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Respiratory virus including 'flu Nov- April inc.

1ml red-topped or green top Viral transport swab

TestRespiratory virus including 'flu Nov- April inc.
Common Abbreviation
Test typePCR
Sample typeViral Swab
Specimen Container TypeSmall Red Viral Transport Swab or green top Viral transport swab
Sample Testing AmountN/A
Stability
Turnaround Time6-16 hours
LaboratoryScarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional NotesIn-house service for detection of Adenovirus, Coronavirus, Human metpneumovirus, Human rhinovirus/enterovirus, Influenza A & B, parainfluenza 1-4, RSV A & B, & Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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