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 |  |
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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 |
