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Test Code: ADVNAA Preferred Name Adenovirus PCR - inhouse (swabs, urine)

Results Avail After Hours:Yes

Urgent:N/A

Test Frequency:N/A

Routine:N/A

MBS Status:Medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
Eyes swab		Nasopharyngeal Swab (flocked)
Swab		Nasopharyngeal Swab (flocked)
Urine	Minimum 1 mL	Urine 70 mL sterile container (yellow top)

COLLECTION NOTES

1. if swab required use Viral Culture Transport System Swab only (Bacterial transport medium cannot be used for PCR).
2. Press firmly into lesion and rotate.
3. Replace swab in transport tube.

GENERAL NOTES

PCR testing is performed Monday-Saturday. Samples received before 11 am will be tested on the same day, if received after 11am samples will be tested on the next testing day. If PCR testing is required urgently out-of-hours, please contact the microbiology laboratory on 3163-8168.