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General
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Clinical Use:
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Identification of avian strains of influenza A that may cause human disease (e.g. influenza A/H5).
Transmission of these strains to humans has not been reported in Australia but may be seen in travellers returning from areas with reported transmission.
Routine testing for influenza A is expected to detect avian strains.
Any suspected human case of avian influenza must be reported to a Public Health Officer immediately. Contact a Clinical Microbiologist before submitting specimens for testing. |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed on request, with results usually available within 24h of receipt by the testing lab. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Bird flu PCR, H5N1 PCR, |
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Code:
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VINH5 & VRESP |
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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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Sample Type:
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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See entry for 'Respiratory Virus PCR' for suitable specimen types and other information. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Additional precautions are required when handling specimens that may contain avian influenza. Contact the on-call Clinical Microbiologist prior to processing.
RPCFR may be performed in relevant regional labs to rule in/out influenza A. See MGP246 for definition of 'additional precautions'. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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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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Department
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 08-12-2025 10:52 |