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Extended Respiratory Pathogens PCR (Swab)
Alternate Names
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Extended Respiratory PCR, Adenovirus PCR, Influenza Virus PCR, Parainfluenza PCR, RESPCR, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) PCR, Rhinovirus PCR, Enterovirus PCR, Bordetella PCR, Human Metapneumovirus PCR, Influenza NAD, Influenza A virus PCR, Influenza B virus PCR, Respiratory Pathogens PCR, FLUPCR, FLU A PCR, FLU B PCR, Bordetella Pertussis PCR, B. Parapertussis, Bordetella pertussis NAD,RSV Ag, RSVPCR, Viral Extended Respiratory Multiplex NAT (incl. Pertussis, RV/EV, Parainfluenza, HMPV and AdV), Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR |
Test Code
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RESPCR |
Testing Laboratory
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Molecular Diagnostics - Infectious |
Specimen Type
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Throat swab Nasopharyngeal swab |
Container Type
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Swab - Viral Transport Media (VTM) |
Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
Ordering Information
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This test will detect and identify one or more of:
Swine Flu PCR is no longer an orderable test. Testing only available Monday - Saturday. Test not performed on Sundays. |
Collection Instructions
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Prefer swabs in viral transport media (VTM), otherwise viral swabs, dry swabs or E swabs (white top) are acceptable. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Monday - Saturday |
Min Test Volume
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1Swab |
Add On Test Suitability
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This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, subject to sample availability. |
Container ID
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SWAB |
Laboratory Instructions
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None |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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