Sample type: EDTA Blood sample

Test name: Measles
PCR (In house)

Condition / Indication: Not encouraged

Sample required: EDTA blood sample

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

Container: EDTA blood sample

Alternative container: Serum (Gold top)

Ideal volume (mL): 450µl

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR