Respiratory Viral PCR panel


Test Information

Test Name

Respiratory Viral PCR panel

Synonyms

Influenza A; Influenza B; RSV; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19

Price

$140

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Nasopharyngeal Swab in viral transport media - see clinical update

Testing Location

See notes


Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Preparation

  • Refer to Test Reference Manual

Processing Information

Registration Code

RESP, see notes re COVID requests

Notes

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Register RESP, refer to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

- Tauranga

Register RESP, community work refer to Waikato Hospital Laboratory. Hospital work process inhouse PLBOP Molecular Microbiology.

- Whakatane

Register RESP, community work send to Waikato Hospital Laboratory. Hospital work process inhouse PLBOP Molecular Microbiology.

- Rotorua

Register RESP, community work refer to Waikato Hospital Laboratory. Hospital work process inhouse PLBOP Molecular Microbiology.

- Taupo

Register RESP, community work refer to Waikato Hospital Laboratory. Hospital work process inhouse PLBOP Molecular Microbiology.


External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Lab Website