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Test & Collection Guide

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Faecal Viral PCR

Ordering information:

Faecal Viral PCR testing includes Norovirus, Adenovirus and Rotavirus and can be done on the same specimen as Faeces - Microscopy and Culture.

Please order Faecal Viral PCR test separately in EMR.

Alternate names:

adenovirus, enteric PCR, norovirus, rotavirus

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

VEP

Specimen types:

Faeces

Container types:

Faeces-plain pot

Collection Instructions:

2-8 deg required if transport delayed > 30 mins

https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/WORK-CS-29%20English%20Faeces%20M_C%20%20Parasites%20Patient%20instructions.docx

Notes:

Please always include relevant clinical history.

Fresh specimens are essential - rectal swabs are not suitable.

Faecal viral PCR is performed routinely on patients less than 5 years of age.

Norovirus PCR- Tested in gastro outbreaks. Please contact Infection Control.

Store samples at 4^oC.

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

2-4 days

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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