Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Measles RT-PCR

External Price (excl. GST)

362.02

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Nasopharyngeal Swab

Paediatric Specimen

Nasopharyngeal Swab

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

24 hours from receipt of specimen

Method

PCR

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Should be discussed with Medical Officer of Health before collection. 

Additional Information

     

For further information on current testing advice from Health New Zealand, please follow this link

https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/communicable-disease-control-manual/measles#laboratory-testing-guidelines

 

 

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