Full details for "Influenza - PCR". | |
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Name |
Influenza - PCR |
Alternative name/Profile |
Respiratory tract infection / Pneumonia / Influenza A / Influenza B / flu / Orthomyxoviridae / Parainfluenza / RSV / Metapneumovirus / Adenovirus / respiratory flu screen |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Naso-pharnyngeal aspirate (NPA), BAL or combined Nose & Throat swabs |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Sterile universal container, viral liquid transport medium (green top tube) or (Red top tube) |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily (In season) |
Turnaround time |
1 working day (In season) |
Availability |
Monday – Friday Note: Requests for Influenza PCR outside of the Influenza season may not be processed, unless clinically relevant. |
Notes |
The quality of the sample is a major determinant in identifying the causative agent. Requests for Influenza PCR outside of the Influenza season may not be processed, unless clinically relevant. |
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Last updated |
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:59:29 GMT |