Adenovirus (PCR)
Adenovirus DNA - Eye swabs.
Adenovirus DNA - Respiratory specimens.
Eye specimens - Green top Virocult swabs (Containing viral transport media).
Nasopharyngeal swabs may be tested following a negative result for the three-virus standard respiratory panel. The test may be added on to the same sample, please phone the laboratory.
Samples may be transported to Waikato Hospital Laboratory at room temperature
Refrigerate
Molecular Biology
Weekly
Samples are tested once a week, but urgent samples will be tested on request, please contact the laboratory
PCR
Respiratory specimens. Refer to the Clinical Microbiologist. See the intranet laboratory swab guide.
