Respiratory Multiplex PCR
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| Synonym(s) | Respiratory multiplex PCR |
| Specimen | UTM, Nasopharyngeal/Nasal swab |
| Paediatric Specimen | Nasal swab |
| Add-on conditions | Severe respiratory disease negative for COVID/Flu/RSV - reflex testing. SMO 'Add-on request' with supporting clinical details. |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | Hastings - Approximately 120 mins. |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630 |
| Registration Code | ALPX (Added by Microbiology staff only). |
| Deletion Code | ALPX |
| Useful Information | Primary targets reported: Influenza, Seasonal Coronavirus, SARS-CoV2, Parainfluenza, RSV Adenovirus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (combined target), H.Metapneumovirus. Secondary targets reported IF positive. |
| Measurement Uncertainty | N/A. |