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Viral Respiratory RNA Screen by PCR (Self-collect)

Please post self-collected samples on the same day they are taken, avoid posting over weekends and bank holidays.

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Throat swabs, nasopharyngeal aspirates

  • Adenovirus
  • Parainfluenza 1,2,3,4
  • Influenza A and B
  • Coronavirus (seasonal)
  • SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) 
  • Parechovirus
  • Rhinovirus
  • Enterovirus
  • Respiratory Syncytial virus A and B
  • Human metapneumovirus

Code

VPR

Sample Reqs

Aptima multisite swab of nose/throat

Turnaround

2 days

Special instructions

No special instructions.

Self-collect kit

KT293


Sample type guide


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Updated Friday, 30 August 2024