Faecal PCR Virus Screen

Diagnostic Use

Viral gastroenteritis screen
FORMED SPECIMENS WILL NOT BE TESTED
In an outbreak situation only 3 samples will be tested.

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

FPCR

Synonyms

Adenovirus (Gastroenteric)
Astrovirus
Norovirus
Rotavirus
Sapovirus
Viral gastroenteritis

Turnaround Time

24 hours

Test Code

8732

Specimen Type

• Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

10-50 mls or equivalent sample in a labelled sterile container

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Sample is stable up to 48 hours 2-25°C (ambient) or up to 5 days 2-8°C (chilled)

Test Method

Multiplex PCR (BD Max)

Detects Norovirus, Rotavirus, Adenovirus 40/41, Astrovirus and Sapovirus.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$86.46 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

8732

Note: In an outbreak situation, index cases will be tested. No more than 3 samples will be tested.
Routinely performed on all children 5 yrs and under.

Contact Information

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