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Coronavirus PCR (Non-COVID-19)

Ordering information:

*Contact Infectious Diseases/Infection Prevention and Control teams before ordering*

NB: SARS/MERS Coronaviruses are notifiable to the Department of Health  & Human Services (DHHS) upon initial diagnosis or clinical suspicion by telephone on 1300 651 160 (24/7)

Alternate names:
MERS PCR, SARS PCR
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
OPCR
Specimen types:
Nasopharyngeal swab
Nasopharyngeal Aspirate
Sputum
Bronchial Washings
Broncho-alveolar Lavage
Container types:
Viral Transport Media- Nasopharyngeal
Respiratory aspiration pot
Sterile Jar
Viral Transport Media- Nasopharyngeal
Collection Instructions:

Contact Microbiology before requesting SARS PCR on 9895 3475.

Minimum Adult Volume:
0.2 mL
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 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

 

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