Pseudonyms
SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A (H1, H3, H4 and H7), H1N1 (Human Swine Influenza) Avian Influenza (H5, H7), Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus A & B, Rhinovirus / Enterovirus, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3, 4, Adenovirus groups B, C, E, some A, D, Metapneumovirus, Bordetella pertussis, B. parapertussis & B. bronchiseptica, Legionella pneumophila, Legionella longbeachae, Mycoplasma pneumonia and Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Collection Requirements
NPA (Nasopharyngeal aspirate), Nasal swab, Throat swab - Copan e-swab - liquid Amies (pink lid) or BAL, Sputum, Bronchial washing -
Tube Colour
Amies swab -Gel (blue lid) or Copan e-swab - liquid Amies (pink lid).
Requires own tube?
No
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Fee
Medicare rebatable
Notes
NOTE: Viral transport medium can be obtained at Pathology Central Specimen Reception. RMH Tel: 93427689
Test code: RPBNT2
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