As of Monday 11th November 2024 Point of Care Testing (POCT) for Respiratory Viruses will commence for the 2024-25 season at the RD&E & NDDH Hospitals beginning in Paediatrics/PAU. Initially POCT is only going live in Paediatrics/PAU so all other areas should continue to send their samples for testing to the Microbiology Laboratory – […]
ViewPLEASE NOTE: This Test/procedure is not currently included in the defined scope of the laboratory’s UKAS Accreditation, (ISO15189) schedule. This test has passed internal laboratory verification and been reviewed clinically prior to being brought into use. Summary Multiplex Nucleic acid amplification assay (PCR) test for the detection of: Viruses: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV (A+B), […]
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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