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Respiratory Pathogens PCR
Alternate Names
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Extended Respiratory PCR, Adenovirus PCR, Influenza Virus PCR, Nasopharyngeal Aspirate (NPA), Parainfluenza PCR, RESPCR, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) PCR, Rhinovirus PCR, Enterovirus PCR, Bordetella PCR
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Ordering Information
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This test will detect and identify one or more of:
Please note: Two swabs will be required if testing for both Respiratory PCR and COVID 19 PCR. Unless otherwise requested, all Nasopharyngeal Aspirates (NPAs) will be tested for respiratory virus PCR. Requests for Enterovirus PCR only are to be registered as ENVPCR. SWINE FLU PCR is no longer an orderable test. Respiratory Swabs: Prefer swabs in viral transport media (VTM), otherwise green top viral swabs or dry swabs. Also will accept bacterial blue top swabs but as these have a reduced sensitive for the assay they are not recommended. Other Sample Types: NPAs, sputums, bronchial washings (BW), bronchoalveolar lavages (BALs). Different specimen sites collected at the same time are to be registered under the one episode. |
Laboratory
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Molecular Diagnostics
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Specimen
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Bronchial lavage
Bronchial washings
Nasopharyngeal swab
NPA (Naso pharyngeal aspirate)
Respiratory specimen
Sputum
Throat swab
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Container
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Sterile container
Swab - viral (green)
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Minimum Adult Volume
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0.3mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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0.3mL
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Frequency
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Daily
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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RESPCR
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Storage Instructions
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Store at 4 deg C
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