Influenza A, B and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: nasopahryngeal swabs nose/throat swabs Send in virus transport medium, lilac topped Remel Turnaround Time: Winter season: within 4 hours Summer Season: Same day if received in laboratory before 9pm Contact laboratory if urgent |
Note outside of winter season, swabs will only be processed for Covid-19 unless clinically required and testing is agreed with Consultant Microbiologist
Lilac topped Remel tube (NB check label, do not use pink toped Copan e swabs as these will be rejected)
Detection of Covid-19, influenza A, influenza B and RSV from respiratory swabs.
Send in red bag if urgent
Other Comments:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable
Contact laboratory if extended viral testing required. NB This will r require consultant microbiologist to authorise testing