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 – […]
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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