Biochemistry
Haematology and Transfusion
Clinical Microbiology (Including Virology)
Cellular Pathology
General Information
Immunology
Molecular Pathology
Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
Nose and Throat SwabBioFire Filmarray Respiratory Panel
Specimen Transport
Please bring sample to the laboratory as soon as possible.Turnaround Time
24hrs (routine testing), and within 4 hours (urgent testing during core hours, please notify the laboratory if required) from receipt in the laboratorySample Stability
If transport is delayed, sample can be refrigerated for a maximum of 12 hoursGeneral Information
Suitable sample types
- Nose and throat swabs may be collected in either MedicalWire ViroCult VTM or Remel M4RT virus transport media.
Notes
The following pathogens are identified utilising the BioFire Respiratory Panel: Adenovirus, Coronavirus (229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43, Sars-CoV-2), Human Metapneumovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza A (including subtypes H1, H3 and H1-2009), Influenza B, Parainfluenza (1, 2, 3, 4), Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordatella parapertussis, Bordatella pertussis, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Patient requesting criteria: Only CCU immunocompromised or Specific requests by Microbiologist/Virologist will be tested on BioFire. All other extended respiratory requests will be processed using routine testing using the Hologic Fusion assay.
No repeat testing is performed within 14 days.
Results: are communicated electronically to Bed Management Teams and Infection Control.
Information Sharing: If your sample needs to be referred or a notifiable disease is detected from your sample, your details and sample may be shared with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is a legal requirement. The UKHSA is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Specifications
- EQA Status: Enrolled to Labquality Scheme
- EQAS Scheme: Yes