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Swab - Viral Transport Media (VTM) - DEDICATED
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Consider using this test for patients presenting with fever and respiratory symptoms where urgent turn around time is required.
This test will detect one or more of the following:
Please refer to Respiratory Pathogens PCR for standard ordering. Investigate and manage patients for respiratory illness using standard practices.
Urgent sample. Collect DEDICATED Nasopharyngeal and/or oropharyngeal (throat) swab. Transport to the laboratory as soon as sample is collected.
All staff performing collection should be trained in this procedure and should use the appropriate PPE including gloves, mask, gown and goggles.
This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, subject to sample availability.
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Order of Draw (PDF)
Swab Collection Guide (PDF)
Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)
Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)
