Measles - genotyping

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Genotyping of measles virus positive specimens
Laboratory	Microbiology
Sub-section	Virology
Specimen Type	○ Any specimen that has previously tested positive for Measles by PCR

Sample Stability

Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery

Referral Laboratory

PHOL

Routine Turnaround Time

○ Up to 21 days

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4555

Approval Required

Sample Processing / Delivery

○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing.

○ All PCR positive specimens will be referred to the National Microbiology Laboratory for genotyping