Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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

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

External Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)

External Laboratory details...