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Respiratory Pathogens Panel (including SARS-CoV-2) Nucleic Acid Detection


Test Name
Respiratory Pathogens Panel (including SARS-CoV-2) Nucleic Acid Detection
Test Code
RVPC2
Specimen Type

Bronchoalveolar lavage, Bronchial washing, nasopharyngeal aspirate, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, dry swab


Minimum Volume
1mL
Comments

Respiratory Pathogens Panel includes; Flu A,B; Parainfluenza 1,2,3,4; Human metapneumovirus; RSV A,B; Rhinovirus; Enterovirus; Parechovirus; Adenovirus; Bordetella spp.; M. pneumoniae, SARS-CoV-2

Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30 and Saturdays 08:30 – 15:30
9345 4673
Assay Frequency

Daily (Mon - Sat)

Please note: The Molecular Microbiology is closed on Sunday (no Sunday service)

For same day testing, specimens must arrive by 10:30am Mon – Fri & 09:30am on Saturdays