Updated 20/6/19
Rapid swab tests for COVID, influenza and RSV
These rapid swab tests will deliver a result within a few hours, and require a specific swab available on request from pathology.
The rapid COVID swab is available upon approval from the ID physician only.
One swab is sufficient for the Flu or RSV test, but if a full respiratory PCR panel is required, two swabs are still needed and will be sent to Melbourne. For influenza and RSV, the path form should read Gene Expert Flu or RSV PCR, to avoid confusion with rapid antigen swabs. The test is only to be approved by the ED, ICU or Infectious Diseases consultant. Please refer to the guiding algorithm. The cost of the test is $60.
If there are any queries regarding the test, Microbiology number is 48947 and staff are happy to respond.
The rapid COVID swab is available upon approval from the ID physician only.
One swab is sufficient for the Flu or RSV test, but if a full respiratory PCR panel is required, two swabs are still needed and will be sent to Melbourne. For influenza and RSV, the path form should read Gene Expert Flu or RSV PCR, to avoid confusion with rapid antigen swabs. The test is only to be approved by the ED, ICU or Infectious Diseases consultant. Please refer to the guiding algorithm. The cost of the test is $60.
If there are any queries regarding the test, Microbiology number is 48947 and staff are happy to respond.