Virology
| Full details for "Respiratory Viral Screen (SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory syncytial virus)". | |
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Name |
Respiratory Viral Screen (SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory syncytial virus) |
Alternative name/Profile |
SARS-CoV-2, SARS, COVID, Influenza A, Influenza B, Flu, Influenza, Respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, Parainfluenza, Human Metapneumovirus, hMPV, Adenovirus, ADV, Rhinovirus |
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 |
Combined nose and throat swab: taken with green / red viral transport media (VTM) swab NPA/BAL: sterile universal container |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily (in season) |
Turnaround time |
1 working day (in season) |
Availability |
Monday – Sunday (reduced testing frequency at weekends) |
Notes |
Respiratory viruses are extremely thermolabile and therefore should be transported to the laboratory without delay. The quality of the sample is a major determinant in identifying the causative agent. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. Please ensure that lid is on correctly and fastened securely. One combined nose and throat swab is sufficient for ALL respiratory viral analysis. Testing for additional pathogens (Parainfluenza, Human Metapneumovirus, Adenovirus, Rhinovirus) is not performed on immunocompetent patients. Requests for Influenza and RSV may not be performed outside of the winter respiratory season. All results will be accessible on EPR as soon as testing is complete.
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Last updated |
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:57:19 GMT |