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Specimen Collection

Rhinovirus PCR


Test Name
Rhinovirus PCR
Test Code
RVPC1
Specimen Type

Preferred specimen: Nasopharyngeal Aspirate (NPA) - 2mL

Bronchoalveoloar Lavage (BAL) - 2mL; Bronchial Washings (BW) - 2mL Endotracheal Aspirate (ETA) - 2mL; Nose swab in saline; Throat Swab in saline; Sputum - 2mL

Minimum Volume
See specific specimen type above
Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
9345 4673
Assay Frequency

As requested