Respiratory Virus PCR Screen

Virology

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Description

For Information regarding sample types and volumes please follow the Weblink above

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Indications

Acute Respiratory Illness

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Sample Type

Throat swab, NPA,BAL

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Turnaround Time

Within 2 days

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Testing Frequency

Daily

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External Notes

Includes Respiratory Sincytial Virus (RSV), Influenza A (Flu A), Influenza B (Flu B), Adenovirus (adeno), Parainfluenza 1+2+3+4 (Paraflu), Human metapneumovirus (Hmpv), Rhinovirus & Corona virus. URGENT SAMPLES tested ONLY BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT WITH LABORATORY, please contact the medical virologist on 66477 or 14524.

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Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.