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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
NO
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