Atypical respiratory pathogen PCR
Category | Virology |
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Test background |
A nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of seven respiratory pathogens that may cause Atypical pneumonia |
Clinical Indications |
Detection of Atypical pneumonia pathogens in respiratory samples |
Sample & container required | Expectorated or induced sputum samples Bronchoaveloar lavage samples Endotracheal aspirate specimensm Endotracheal tube specimens Nasopharyngeal aspirate |
Sample volume | Minimum 1ml |
Sample container | Sterile universal container (not sputum trap container) |
Sample collection | Patient preparation: Collect specimen under direct supervision of nurse or physician |
Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or store overnight at room temperature |
Turnaround time | 3 days |
Notes | This test has been introduced in house and is awaiting UKAS accreditation. |