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General
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Clinical Use:
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Rhinovirus testing is performed along with other respiratory viruses. See separate entry - 'Respiratory Virus PCR'. |
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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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Code:
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VRESP (PathWest); VRHIN (External Referrals) |
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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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Not Applicable
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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; 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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Swabs in charcoal or other bacterial transport medium are not suitable for PCR testing.
Dedicated sample preferred
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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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250uL (Liquid samples) |
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Stability:
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1 week chilled |
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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 : 01-07-2024 08:01 |