Virology
| 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), Weekly (Out of season), |
Turnaround time |
1 working day (In season) & 5 working days (Out of season) |
Availability |
Monday – Friday |
Notes |
Respiratory viruses are extremely thermo labile and therefore should be transported to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. The quality of the sample is a major determinant in identifying the causative agent. |
Related links |
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Reference range |
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SJH Patients Only |
No |
Last updated |
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:59:10 BST |