COVID-19 genome sequencing
Instructions for using fillable on-screen forms
Please open the relevant form below in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, complete on-screen, then SAVE AS the pdf to your hard drive. You can then print out the form and send to PHF Science with your specimen.
We recommend using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
If a result is required in order to inform public health or clinical decision making, please contact the laboratory at covid-sequencing@phfscience.nz
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Area |
Health Science |
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Lab name |
Genomics and Bioinformatics |
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Lab location |
KSC |
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Test name |
SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing |
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Organisms |
SARS-CoV-2 virus |
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Requested for surveillance |
Yes |
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Notice required |
No |
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Sample requirements |
Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium (minimum volume 500ul) |
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Media requirements |
n/a |
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Specimen requirements |
n/a |
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Pre-transport requirements |
n/a |
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Transport requirements |
Ambient temperature, via overnight courier to arrive within 24 hours.
Do not dispatch samples on Friday, Saturday or the day before a public holiday. |
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How results reported |
PDF report provided to requester via overseeing clinician |
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Turnaround time |
10 days |
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Referral link |