Sample type: Swabs (nose and throat)

Test name: Measles PCR
PCR (In house)

Condition / Indication: Suspected measles

Special precautions & notes: Contact Health Protection to obtain salivary testing kit

Sample required: Oral fluid

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number
Appropriate hazard warnings

Container: Flocked swabs in viral transport medium

Alternative container: Other swab types

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR