Routine molecular respiratory screen

posted by Brian O'Grady on 12 May 2014
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As of May 12th 2014 the NVRL molecular screen for respiratory pathogens will be extended to reflect the seasonal variation in circulating respiratory viruses. The routine respiratory screen will include the following

  • Influenza A
  • Influenza B
  • Parainfluenza 1
  • Parainfluenza 2
  • Parainfluenza 3
  • Parainfluenza 4
  • Adenovirus
  • Human Metapneumovirus
  • RSV

Please note the specimen of choice for investigation of respiratory illness in hospitalised patients is a secretory specimen such as a nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA), sputum, or broncholaveolar lavage (BAL)