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General
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Clinical Use:
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Multiplex assay for the co-detection of common respiratory viruses, including influenza A, influenza B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus (hMPV).
Rapid testing for influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory pathogens is available at some hospitals. |
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Availability:
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Results are usually available within 24-48h of receipt by the testing laboratory. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Flu A/B PCR, HMPV PCR, Human Metapneumovirus PCR, Influenza PCR, Paraflu PCR, Parainfluenza Virus PCR, Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR, RSV PCR, |
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Code:
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VRESP/VNCV (FSH); VRESP (QEII) |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), or, Sterile PCR Container (STERIPCR), |
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Sample Type:
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Flocked Nose/Throat Swab; Flocked Nasopharyngeal Swab; Nasopharyngeal Aspirate; Sputum; BAL; Bronchial Washing; Endotracheal Aspirate |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Either a single nasopharyngeal swab or dual nose and throat swabs should be collected.
Indicate specimen type, any specific organism investigation required and any relevant clinical history on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8022 |
| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 09-06-2025 14:56 |