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Test Code H5NRT Influenza A Virus H5N1 RNA PCR

Important Note

Please refer to sample collection procedure for upper respiratory virus.

Suspected highly infectious specimen, i.e., A(H5N1) and MERS-CoV, should be carefully packaged and clearly labeled with "Suspected A(H5N1) or MERS-CoV" for easy identification.

For swab, please specify the source. If not, the specimen type will be reported as "SWAB" in the final report.

Infectious

Additional Codes

LOINC: 38272-1

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Nasopharyngeal, nasal, throat
Container/Tube: Universal transport media
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Please contact laboratory for the universal transport medium.

 

Acceptable:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash or nasal aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or sputum

Container/Tube: Sterile plain container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday, TAT 1-2 working days

Methodology

Real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative

Service Code

1033022

Update

Last updated 13/04/2019

Specimen Stability

72 hours, refrigerated

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

For rapid detection of avian influenza virus

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