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Test Code RESMX Respiratory Pathogens DNA & RNA PCR

Important Note

Please refer to sample collection procedure for upper respiratory virus.

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

For swab collection, a special collection media (red top) is needed. Please dispatch a porter to the Molecular Diagnosis Centre with the following instruction: "Collect 1× swab for respiratory PCR".

Infectious

Additional Codes

LOINC: 50548-7

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, Wednesday, Friday; TAT 1-3 working days

Methodology

Multiplex Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction

Service Code

1033032

Update

Last updated 01/11/2023

Specimen Stability

All samples 72 hours, refrigerated

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

Respiratory pathogens tested include:
1. Influenza A,

2. Influenza B,

3. Respiratory Syncytial Virus,

4. Coronavirus (229E, OC43, NL63, and HKU1),

5. Parainfluenza virus Type 1, 2, 3, and 4,

6. Metapneumovirus,

7. Enterovirus/Rhinovirus,

8. Adenovirus,

9. SARS-CoV-2,

10. Chlamydia pneumoniae,

11.  Mycoplasma pneumoniae,

12. Bordetella parapertussis,

13. Bordetella pertussis.

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