Extended respiratory PCR (contact laboratory for specific details)
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: nose/throat swabs virus transport medium, remel tube MR4 media (red topped, pink liquid), Turnaround Time: 3-5 working days |
Detection of wide range of viral RNA targets in respiratory samples
Other Comments:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable