Virology
| Full details for "Respiratory Viral Screen". | |
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Name |
Respiratory Viral Screen |
Alternative name/Profile |
Respiratory Tract Infection/ Pneumonia/ Influenza A/ Influenza B/ Flu/ Orthomyxoviridae/ Parainfluenza/ Respiratory Syncytial Virus/ RSV/ Human Metapneumovirus/ hMPV/ Adenovirus/ ADV/ Rhinovirus/ Respiratory Flu Screen/SARS/ Covid/ SARS CoV-2 |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Comined Nose & Throat swab, Naso pharyngeal aspirate (NPA), BAL |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Viral Liquid transport medium (green top tube) or (Red Top Tube) Sterile Unversal container |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily (In season) |
Turnaround time |
1 working day (in season) |
Availability |
Monday-Friday Note: Requests for some respiratory viruses may not be processed, unless clinically relevant |
Notes |
The quality of the sample is a major determinant in identifying the causative agent. Respiratory viruses are extremely thermo labile and therefore should be transported to the laboratory without delay. Sample shoulde be refrigerated if not transported immediately. Please note: One combined nose and throat swab is sufficient for ALL respiratory viral analysis.
Requests for some Respiratory Viruses may not be processed unless, clinically relevant.
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Last updated |
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:48:36 GMT |