Synonym(s):
hMPV Ag IF
Nasopharyngeal aspirate or swab, bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum, tracheal aspirate Lung biopsy or autopsy sample Send all above in sterile bottles with 1 – 2 mL of sterile saline added.
Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Do not freeze. Transport samples on ice pack to laboratory.
Immunofluorescence assay
Reported as Negative or Positive
<1 -2 days
Monday - Saturday
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