As of Thursday 18th April 2024 Point of Care Testing (POCT) for Respiratory Viruses has ceased for the 2023-34 season at the RD&E Hospital. (Note: POCT testing still ongoing for Paediatrics at NDDH) Please send any samples for testing to the Microbiology Laboratory – go to the Respiratory Viral PCR page for further information. Summary […]
ViewSummary Multiplex Nucleic acid amplification assay (PCR) test for the detection of: Viruses: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV (A+B), Adenovirus, Bocavirus, Seasonal Coronaviruses (229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43), Human Metapneumovirus (A+B), Parainfluenza (1-4), Rhinovirus/Enterovirus Bacteria: Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae Usage Diagnosis of respiratory infection caused by viruses and atypical bacteria. Only performed […]
ViewSummary Nucleic acid amplification assay (PCR) for the detection of: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2 DNA Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) DNA Usage Diagnosis of vesicular skin infection (i.e. Herpes, Chicken Pox, Shingles.) Specimen Skin swab of vesicles Specimen container Red topped viral Copan swab (see above) or Green topped MWE Virocult Swab (see […]
ViewPlease note we do not offer a private Covid-19 testing service. Summary Nucleic acid amplification assay (PCR) tests for the detection of the following: SARS-CoV-2 (Covid) Influenza A (Flu) Influenza B (Seasonal Flu) Respiratory Syncitial Virus (RSV). Usage Diagnosis of viral respiratory infection. For POCT testing – click here Specimen Nasopharyngeal swab Test sensitivity is […]
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