Sample type: Swabs (nose and throat)

Test name: Avian Influenza A PCR
Molecular assay (NAAT) a.k.a. Avian Iinfluenza A PCR, H5N1, H7N9

Condition / Indication: Possible Avian Influenza

Special precautions & notes: Please include in clinical details if the patient is immunocopromised.

If Avian flu is suspected please contact the Duty virologist prior to sending the sample

Sample required: Nasopharayngeal aspirates (NPAs)

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: 2 days