Assay

Respiratory virus PCR

Key Words

RESP

Specimen Collection

Upper respiratory sample( Throat swab) in Viral transport media

Turnaround Time

10-14 days

Referred to Norwich Laboratory

Test Indications

A rapid diagnosis of viral respiratory tract infection allows prompt infection control measures to be put in place, as well as the timely administration of antivirals, where applicable

Limitation/Interference

N/A

Reference Range

N/A

Analytical Error

N/A

Reference Change Value

N/A