Respiratory PCR
| Category | Virology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
A nucleic acid amplification test for the qualitative detection of respiratory viruses: Influenza types A and B, Parainfluenza types 1-4, Respiratory Syncytial virus, Adenovirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Rhinovirus/enterovirus, Bordettella, B.pertussis, M.pneumoniae and SARS CoV-2. |
| 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 Cobas PCR media (yellow top) or Viral Transport medium (green top), 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 |