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Rhinovirus or Enterovirus differentiation

EPIC

Rhinovirus/ enterovirus discrimination

Section

Virology

Clinical indications

Test to discriminate Rhinovirus and Enterovirus (specific request and only performed if agreed with infection control and/or Microbiology Consultants)

Specimen requirement

Nasopharyngeal Aspirate (NPA), Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), Nose and throat swab (NT)

Dispatch and handling instructions

Only performed if Rhinovirus/ Enterovirus RNA detected by other methods and if discussed with Consultant Microbiologist or Infection Control

Turnaround time

3 days

Synonym

Rhino/Entero

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes