Sample type: Swabs (nose and throat)

Test name: MERS-CoV
Molecular assay (NAAT) Biofire Film array RP2

Condition / Indication: MERS

Special precautions & notes: Duty virologist should be contacted prior to sending sample. DO NOT TAKE OR SEND SPECIMENS BEFORE CONSULTING A MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGIST/VIROLOGIST & INFECTION CONTROL

Sample required: Nose and/or throat swab

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: 4 hours from receipt for initial screening.

Method:

Biofire Film array