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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 potFaeces-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 4oC.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2-4 days