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Respiratory Virus PCR - Extended

Ordering information:

The AusDiagnostics Respiratory Pathogen Multiplex tests for : Influenza A virus, Influenza B virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Parainfluenza virus 1,2,3,4, Adenovirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Bordetella spp, SARS-CoV-2.

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Collect a combined nose & throat swab, or a nasopharyngeal swab.

Swabs MUST be collected using UTM Viral transport media (green top or red top tubes)

EMR orders MUST specify collection site

Sputum, Bronchial Washings, Bronchoalveolar Lavages are referred to an external laboratory for testing

Alternate names:
extended respiratory panel, respiratory multiplex
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Test Code:
RESPX
Specimen types:
NTS - nose & throat swab
Respiratory samples
Container types:
Viral Transport Media- NasopharyngealViral Transport Media- Nasopharyngeal
Collection Instructions:

Cormbined nose/throat or nasopharyngeal swabs are tested in-house. Other respiratory samples (eh bronchoalveolar lavages or washes) are referred to a reference laboatory for testing

Notes:

Test requires approval from the Clinical Microbiologist. As of Feb 2023 testing is performed in-house.

Frequency:
Twice weekly
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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