Last updated on 6-7-2023 by Inge Roukaerts
Result
- Qualitative (positive, not detected).
- This test is performed under accreditation from BELAC, ISO15189.
Purpose of the test
Detection of Measles virus RNA by RT-qPCR
Criteria for conducting this test under the reference activities
Diagnosis of a case with clinical indications.
Unacceptable demands
No epidemiological or clinical indications of Measles infection or outbreak.
Instructions for samples
- Type:
- Saliva (via Oracol® collection device, can be ordered from the NRC via LMM@sciensano.be)
- Nasopharyngeal swab (dry swab, swab in UTM or swab in liquid Amiens medium)
- Sample collection: Up to 7 days after rash outbreak. Virus is detectable from 4 days before the onset of the rash until 7 days after the appearance of the rash.
- Storage conditions: Store samples at 4°C before shipment.
- Minimum volume: 0.5 ml
Instructions for transportation
Ship in a triple-wrapped package at room temperature.
Turn around time
4 business days
Communication of test results
The result can be communicated via mail, fax, email and eHealth.
A positive result will also be reported to your region’s health inspector.
Pathogen info
Pathogen(s):
Measles virus
Accreditation
Is the analysis accredited?
Associated certificate(s):
Materials and methods
Material(s):
Method reference:
SOP 13/3/35/F
Turnaround time and time slots
Request forms
URL to form(s):
Service in charge of the analysis
Contact person(s)
-
Inge Roukaerts, PhDScientist
Contact email
Analysis categories
Medical