Respiratory viruses by PCR

Test/Investigation

Respiratory viruses by PCR

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Influenza A, Influenza B, Human Coronavirus (detects alphacoronaviruses and subgroup A betacoronaviruses), Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Rhinovirus and Enterovirus, Enterovirus, Human Bocavirus, Human Parainfluenza Virus, Human parainfluenza Virus 4, Human Parechovirus, Human Adenovirus, Severe Acute Respiratory , Syndrome Coronavirus 2, Human Metapneumovirus

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

72 hrs. at 2°C to 8°C

Sample type

NPA, BAL, Sputum, Nasal or throat swab in VTM

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH