Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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

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

Laboratory Notes:

Contact VIDRL 9342 2648

External Laboratory:

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

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