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Coronavirus PCR (non-SARS/non-MERS)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnostic testing for endemic coronaviruses (HKU1, OC43, 229E, NL63), common causes of upper respiratory tract infection.
Upper respiratory tract specimens are suitable for testing (e.g. nose/throat swab, nasopharyngeal swab).
See separate entries for SARS-CoV-2 PCR and MERS Coronavirus PCR. |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed Monday to Saturday, with results usually available within 48-72h of receipt by the testing lab. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Coronavirus 229E PCR, Coronavirus HKU1 PCR, Coronavirus NL63 PCR, Coronavirus OC43 PCR, |
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Code:
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VCORV |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Reference Interval:
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile PCR Container (STERIPCR), |
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Sample Type:
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Throat Swab; Nasopharyngeal Swab; Nasopharyngeal Aspirate; Sputum; BAL; Endotracheal Aspirate |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Swabs in charcoal or other bacterial transport medium are not suitable for PCR testing. |
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 |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 12-12-2023 12:27 |