Referred to Virology Reference Laboratory, Public Health England South West Laboratory, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB|
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Samples required |
Please send a viral throat swab (NOT in charcoal) for PCR testing. |
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Test information |
Sample will only be sent for Mycoplasma pneumoniae serology following approval from the Consultant Virologist. Please discuss this request before sending a sample to the lab. |
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Enquiries |
Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627 |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube) Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.