
Sample type: Swabs (nose and throat)
Test name: Avian Influenza A PCR
Molecular assay (NAAT)
a.k.a. Avian Iinfluenza A PCR,
H5N1
Condition / Indication: Avian Influenza
Special precautions & notes: Please include in clinical details if the patient is immunocopromised.
Please contact the Duty virologist prior to sending the sample
Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number
Appropriate hazard warnings
Container: Flocked swabs in viral transport medium such as Copan or virocult.
Alternative container: Other respiratory sample types such as NPA or BAL if clinically significant after discussion with the Duty virologist
Ideal volume (mL): 500µL
Discipline: Virology
Section: Molecular
Turnaround time: 2 days