Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Measles virus PCR

Ordering information:

Request when acute measles diagnosis required.

Measles is a Group A Notifiable Disease and requires immediate notification to both IPAC and DHHS by TELEPHONE (1300 651 160) upon clinical suspicion or initial diagnosis (presumptive or confirmed). A throat swab (dry or in UTM) is the preferred specimen. When approval from DHHS is received notify Microbiology to ensure the specimens are processed urgently.

Alternate names:

Measles NAD

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

MEPCR

Specimen types:

NTS - nose & throat swab
Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Urine

Container types:

Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Viral Transport Media - Nasopharyngeal
ACD
EDTA
CSF
Sterile Jar

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Blood (ACD or EDTA), nose/throat swab, urine or CSF required.

Minimum Adult Volume:

0.2 mL

Notes:

Genotype will be determined if positive.

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

2-4 days

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW