| Test Name: Respiratory Viral PCR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Adenovirus PCR- respiratory; Coxsackie Virus PCR - respiratory; Enterovirus PCR - respiratory; Influenza Virus A and B PCR; Nasopharyngeal aspirate for viral PCR; Parainfluenza Virus 1,2, and 3 PCR; Picornavirus PCR; Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR; Rhinovirus PCR; Throat swab for viral investigation | ||
| PLS Test Code | RVPCR | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Analysis Performed On | ||
| Container | Sterile container | Container colour | Blue |
| Multiple specimens | Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Bronchial washings, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Sputum, Virocult swabs (nose/ throat) | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | ||
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 3 Days | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Twice weekly | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Collected by referring Clinician or Hospital Staff. | ||
| Clinical Information | Multi plex respiratory virus PCR tests for Influenzae A & B, parainfluenza 1,2, and 3, picornavirus (enterovirus and rhinovirus), RSV and adenovirus | ||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Victorian Infectous Diseases Reference Laboratory, Tel: 03 9342 2600, Address: Melbourne Health, 10 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 12-Jun-2008 (Version: 1.01) | ||