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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Respiratory virus extended PCR panel (with lower pathogenicity viruses)

Synonyms

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

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Nasopharyngeal swab or aspirate/ BAL. Nasal and throat swabs will not be accepted.

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

By arrangement

Method

PCR

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

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.

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