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Specimen Collection

Astrovirus Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)


Test Name
Astrovirus Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR) 
Test Code
SAASTPC
Specimen Type

Faeces

Minimum Volume
1 gram
Comments

Laboratory Staff:

Sample to be forwarded to Molecular Microbiology Department for send away preparation
Sample should be transported at Room Temp.

Molecular Microbiology
RCH9345 4673
Laboratory Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:30 (excluding public holidays)

No afterhours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard

Assay Performed
VIDRL Molecular Microbiology
Virus Identification Laboratory
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity-Level , 792 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
VIC
9342 9628
Assay Frequency

As Requested

Astrovirus