Virology Specimen Testing
Routine Testing Protocols for Virus Detection
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Specimen
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Viruses Tested
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Clinical / Comments
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Respiratory Specimens
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RSV
Influenza A (including H1N1)
Influenza B
Parainfluenza (Types 1-4)
Adenovirus
Rhinovirus
Human Metapneumovirus
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Herpes simplex virus
Cytomegalovirus
Varicella zoster virus
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Additional tests for
Immunocompromised
Neonates
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| Corona virus (SARS-CoV- |
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Genital Swabs
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Herpes simplex virus
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Must send separate specimens and forms
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Chlamydia
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Genital Ulcerative Disease (GUD) screening (includes HSV1&2, T. pallidum and H. ducreyi)
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Urine
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Adenovirus
Polyomavirus
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Immunocompromised
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Cytomegalovirus
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Children under 16 years
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Chlamydia
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Genito-Urinary
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Skin Swabs
Vesicular Fluids
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Herpes simplex virus
Varicella zoster virus
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Mouth Swabs
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Herpes simplex virus
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Eye Swab
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Adenovirus
Herpes simplex virus
Enterovirus
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Vitreous Fluid
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Herpes simplex virus
Cytomegalovirus
Varicella zoster virus
Epstein-Barr Virus
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Faeces
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Adenovirus
Enterovirus
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Adult >5 <60 yrs with symptoms additional to d&v
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Rotavirus
Adenovirus
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Children <=5 yrs
Adults >= 60 yrs
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Norovirus
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As part of outbreak
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