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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Viral Urine Screen

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Plain Spot Urine
At least 500ul

Turnaround Time

3 days

Sample Stability

Stored for 6 months

Viral Urine Screen

General Information

This is a test for Adenovirus and Polyomavirus in urine for immunocompromised patients

Patient Preparation

Urine samples for non-culture tests

  • Collect urine in a clean container and transfer to a 20ml white top sterile sample container.

Notes

Significant results telephoned

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: QCMD