Respiratory virus extended PCR panel (with lower pathogenicity viruses)
Influenza A
Influenza A swine
Influenza B
Parainfluenza type 1
Parainfluenza type 2
Parainfluenza type 3
Parainfluenza type 4
Coronavirus NL63
Coronavirus 229E
Coronavirus OC43
Coronavirus HKU1
RSV
h.Metapneumovirus
Rhinovirus
Adenovirus
h.Bocavirus
Enterovirus
Parechovirus
M.pneumoniae
176.66
Nasopharyngeal swab or aspirate/ BAL. Nasal and throat swabs will not be accepted.
Molecular Biology
Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays
By arrangement
PCR
This panel will only be done on request for immunosuppressed patients, following a negative standard respiratory virus panel result or on consultation with a Clinical Microbiologist.
