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Extended Respiratory Pathogens PCR (Swab)

Alternate Names
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
RESPCR
Testing Laboratory
Molecular Diagnostics - Infectious
Specimen Type

Throat swab

Nasopharyngeal swab

Container Type

Swab - Viral Transport Media (VTM)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
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
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA

Swine Flu PCR is no longer an orderable test.

Testing only available Monday - Saturday. Test not performed on Sundays.

Collection Instructions

Prefer swabs in viral transport media (VTM), otherwise viral swabs, dry swabs or E swabs (white top) are acceptable.

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Monday - Saturday
Min Test Volume
1Swab
Add On Test Suitability

This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, subject to sample availability.

Container ID
SWAB
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes