|
Alternate Names
|
Extended Respiratory PCR, Adenovirus PCR, Influenza Virus PCR, Parainfluenza PCR, RESPCR, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) PCR, Rhinovirus PCR, Enterovirus PCR, Bordetella PCR |
|
Ordering Information
|
This test will detect and identify one or more of:
- Influenza A virus RNA
- Influenza B virus RNA
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) DNA
- Rhinovirus DNA and Enterovirus RNA
- Parainfluenza (subtypes:1, 2, 3, & 4) DNA
- Adenovirus DNA
- Human Metapneumovirus DNA
- Bordetella spp. DNA
- Bordetella parapertussis DNA
Unless otherwise requested, all Nasopharyngeal Aspirates (NPAs) will be tested for respiratory virus PCR.
SWINE FLU PCR is no longer an orderable test. |
|
Laboratory
|
Molecular Diagnostics - Infectious |
|
Specimen
|
Fluid Sputum Throat swab Respiratory specimen Bronchial washings Bronchial lavage NPA (Naso pharyngeal aspirate) Nasopharyngeal swab Expectorated sputum |
|
Container
|
Sterile container Swab - Viral Transport Media (VTM) |
|
Additional Collection Instructions
|
Respiratory Swabs: Prefer swabs in viral transport media (VTM), otherwise viral swabs, dry swabs or E swabs (white top) are acceptable.
Other Sample Types: NPAs, sputums. |
|
Minimum Adult Volume
|
0.3mL |
|
Minimum Paediatric Volume
|
0.3mL |
|
Frequency
|
Daily |
