MERS-CoV
Clinical Background:
A coronavirus is one of many viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that are typically mild, such as the common cold, though r...
A coronavirus is one of many viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that are typically mild, such as the common cold, though rarer forms such as SARS, MERS and COVID-19 can be lethal. NB: Testing is generally coordinated via Newcastle Hosptials Trust Infectious Disease Service
| A coronavirus is one of many viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that are typically mild, such as the common cold, though rarer forms such as SARS, MERS and COVID-19 can be lethal. NB: Testing is generally coordinated via Newcastle Hosptials Trust Infectious Disease Service |
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Upper respiratory tract samples (nose/throat/nasopharyngeal) in viral transport medium.
Lower respiratory tract sample if avialable (Sputum, ETA or BAL).Upper respiratory tract samples (nose/throat/nasopharyngeal) in viral transport medium.
Lower respiratory tract sample if avialable (Sputum, ETA or BAL). -
Specimen Container Paediatric:
Upper respiratory tract samples (nose/throat/nasopharyngeal) in viral transport medium.
Lower respiratory tract sample if avialable (Sputum, ETA or BAL).Upper respiratory tract samples (nose/throat/nasopharyngeal) in viral transport medium.
Lower respiratory tract sample if avialable (Sputum, ETA or BAL). -
Minimum Volume Adult:
N/A
N/A
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
N/A
N/A
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Special Requirement:
Send samples to laboratory using national category B transport recommendations
Send samples to laboratory using national category B transport recommendations
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Transport Requirements:
Category B UN3373 regulations
Category B UN3373 regulations
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Quality Assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
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Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C in UN3373 storage containers
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C in UN3373 storage containers
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Other Info:
Referred to Manchester PHE laboratory
Referred to Manchester PHE laboratory