Respiratory Multiplex
PCR Testing VIC/QLD

Complete the Clinical Labs general pathology request form, requesting Respiratory Multiplex PCR.

Patients requiring Respiratory Multiplex PCR testing in Victoria and Queensland can visit any Clinical Labs collection centre with a valid doctor's referral.

Influenza A

Influenza B

RSV A

RSV B

Parainfluenza 1, 2 & 3

Human metapneumovirus

Human adenovirus

Human enterovirus

Human rhinovirus

Bordetella pertussis

Bordetella parapertussis

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 (M, N Gene)

Preferred Nose/throat or nasopharyngeal swab(s) in Viral Transport Medium (VTM) collection device (After collection, break off swab tip into the vial of VTM using the molded break point) or

Nasopharyngeal/tracheal aspirates or

Nose/throat/nasopharyngeal dry swabs or

Sputum

If you suspect a lower respiratory infection, the appropriate sample is sputum for MCS.

If the patient presents with pharyngitis symptoms, obtain a throat swab for culture.