| 14th February 2023 | Method | The following specimens will be referred for testing-
Sputum, Bronchial Washings, Bronchoalveolar Lavages - VIDRL
Swab specimens for Respiratory Multiplex PCR will be referred to Monash Molecular Laboratory
| The following specimens will be referred for testing-
Sputum, Bronchial Washings, Bronchoalveolar Lavages - VIDRL
As of Feb 2023 swab specimens for Respiratory Multiplex PCR will be tested in-house.
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| Collection & Request Instructions | Please note these swabs are available from stores.
Search for: VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA - NASOPHARYNGEAL
Pathology do not keep a stock of these swabs. Emergency departments and wards should manage a supply of these swabs according to demand.
| Please note these swabs are available from stores.
Pathology do not keep a stock of these swabs. Emergency departments and wards should manage a supply of these swabs according to demand.
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| Method | All tests for respiratory virus PCR are considered urgent and must be delivered to the laboratory ASAP.
ICU/Oncology patients testing negative for Flu A/B and RSV will be referred to Monash for respiratory virus panel. This includes Influenza A virus, Influenza B virus, Respiratory Syncitial Virus, Picornavirus (RV/EV), Parainfluenza viruses 1,2 and 3, Adenovirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella species, Chlamydiaceae.
The following specimens will be referred for testing-
Sputum, Bronchial Washings, Bronchoalveolar Lavages
Specimens for Respiratory Multiplex PCR will be referred to Monash Molecular Laboratory
Contact Monash Pathology 9594 4532 or if no answer try Bacteriology 9594 4565 as there is someone rostered 24/7
| The following specimens will be referred for testing-
Sputum, Bronchial Washings, Bronchoalveolar Lavages - VIDRL
Swab specimens for Respiratory Multiplex PCR will be referred to Monash Molecular Laboratory
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| Notes | This PCR will detect and identify: Influenza A virus, Influenza B virus and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Transport at room temperature to the Laboratory
Testing is performed at Box Hill, Angliss, and Maroondah.
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Testing Lab
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Testing hours
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TAT (from receipt in lab)
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All sites
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Available 24/7
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1 hr
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Samples received after hours may have a longer TAT due to other urgent critical pathology testing occurring. | This PCR will detect and identify: Influenza A virus, Influenza B virus and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Transport at room temperature to the Laboratory
Testing is performed at Box Hill, Angliss, and Maroondah.
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Testing Lab
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Testing hours
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TAT (from receipt in lab)
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All sites
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Available 24/7
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6-12 hrs routine
2 hours (rapid approval form required)
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DO NOT send samples in the Pathology Chute
For Rapid testing from Emergency Department - swab must be accompanied by signed Rapid Test Authorisation Form.
DO NOT call the laboratory for results/enquiries. Inpatient tests will be prioritised and results available on EMR ASAP.
Sputum samples are referred to an external laboratory - results will be delayed. |
