Respiratory PCR
| Category | Virology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
A nucleic acid amplification test for the qualitative detection of respiratory viruses: Influenza types AandB, Parainfluenza types 1-4, Respiratory Syncytial virus, Adenovirus, Human Metapneumovirus and Rhinovirus/enterovirus, Bordettella, B.pertussis, M.pneumoniae |
| Clinical Indications |
For detection of a range of respiratory viruses in respiratory specimens. |
| Reference range | N/A |
| Sample & container required | Nose or throat swab in Viral Transport medium (VTM), nasopharyngeal aspirate, endotracheal aspirate or bronchoalveolar lavage. |
| Sample volume | 400ul (VTM) |
| Turnaround time | 2 days |
| Notes | Turnaround time is 3 days for CMV PCR and PCP |