Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Respiratory virus standard PCR panel

Synonyms

Influenza A
Influenza B
RSV
SARS-CoV-2

External Price (excl. GST)

111.13

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Nasopharyngeal swab

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 - Sun, 24hrs

Laboratory Turnaround Time

4 hours

Method

Real time PCR

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

This panel will be done routinely for all respiratory virus requests. Repeat testing within 72 hours of last result will be rejected.