Respiratory viral PCR

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

RGF

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3099

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

6 days

Synonyms

RSV, NPA, Influenzae A and B PCR (NPS), NPS, Viral Culture/PCR (Nasal), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Nasopharyngeal Aspirate (NPA) or Nasopharyngeal Swab, CoVID19, H1N1 (PCR) (Respiratory Sample)

Turnaround Time

3.5 hours

Specimen Type

  • Nasal Fluid
  • Nasopharyngeal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • UTM Kit Flocked Swab - Viral

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • UTM Kit Flocked Swab - Viral

Last updated: 21/02/2026