Measles PCR
Category | Virology |
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Test background |
A nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of measles virus in clinical specimens |
Clinical Indications |
Detection of measles virus in respiratory samples |
Sample & container required | Mouth swabs, throat swabs or nasopharyngeal aspirates |
Sample volume | 400 µL |
Sample container | Yellow top swabs Cobas PCR media or viral transport media (VTM) |
Sample collection | Mouth swabs, throat swabs or nasopharyngeal aspirates can be used for |
Turnaround time | 3 days |
Notes | This test has been introduced in house and is awaiting UKAS accreditation. |