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Test Name:	Respiratory Virus PCR, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Alternate Name(s):	Flu, Influenza, FRI, Coronavirus, COVID-19, RSV, metapneumovirus, parainfluenza
Requisition Form:	Download requisition form for: R_708112 (2025-12-09) - LRC Microbiology Requisition - Update - Fillable.pdf
Specimen Requirement:	Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) bronchial wash
Specimen Handling Instructions:	Ship at 4-8ºC in sterile container.
Critical Value:	Influenza A, Influenza B COVID-19
Turnaround Time:	24 hours
Interpretive Comments:	ear47mtete\|20504125C0E0\|LRCTEST_background\|InterpretiveComments\|Comments\|0xffffee82010000001a01000001000c00 One or more of the following viruses is detected: COVID-19 Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Parainfluenza 1 or 3, Human Metapneumovirus, Adenovirus
Additional Information:	Cases of Influenza A or B and COVID-19 will be reported to the Medical Officer of Health. LIS Mnemonic: Dovetale: Respiratory virus PCR
Method of Analysis:	Real Time Multiplex Taqman RT-PCR
Test was Last Updated:	1/14/2026
Testing Laboratory:	Molecular Microbiology
Testing Site:	SJHH

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