Eye virus PCR panel (Herpes, enterovirus, adenovirus, parechovirus)
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: conjunctival (eye) swab virus transport medium, remel tube MR4 media (red topped, pink liquid), Turnaround Time: 3-5 days |
Detection of common viral causes of conjunctivitis by PCR
Other Comments:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable
Reference Lab: Birmingham Heartlands