PCR RespMolecular Diagnostics
Respiratory PCR Panel
Molecular detection of a defined group of respiratory pathogens.
- Sample
- Swab
- Fasting
- Not required
- Parameters
- 1
- Report
- To be confirmed
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[LABORATORY DEPARTMENT]
Molecular Diagnostics
Molecular testing detects genetic material directly, which is useful for pathogen detection and specific targeted assays.
Testing types
- Pathogen PCR
- Viral load where offered
- Targeted panels
Common groups
- Respiratory PCR panel
- Pathogen specific PCR
Methods
- Real time PCR
- Nucleic acid extraction
Sample requirements
- Swab in transport medium or specified tube
- Cold chain maintained during transport
[QUALITY]
How results are checked before release
Every department follows a documented sequence of controls, review and release.
- 01
Separated pre-amplification and amplification areas to limit contamination
- 02
Internal controls run with every batch
- 03
Defined criteria for invalid runs and repeats
- Department covers
- Nucleic acid based testing for pathogens and defined genetic targets.
- Turnaround
- Confirmed per test on the test page
[TESTS]
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