Test directory: MERS-CoV Real-Time PCR

Ordering Code 5556
Test Name MERS-CoV Real-Time PCR
Alias Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Virus
**Testing must be pre-approved by
DOH Epi Department**
Include case number with DOH
Form 81.3. Notify Medical or
Technical director of request.
Must submit all three specimen
types.
Preferred Specimen Lower respiratory (sputum, broncheoalveolar lavage, tracheal aspirate, pleural fluid), Upper respiratory (nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal) and Serum
Preferred Container Lower respiratory in sterile, screw-cap container, Upper respiratory in viral transport (e.g. M4, M6, VTM), and SST
Optimum Volume Lower Respiratory Specimens: 5 mL
Upper Respiratory Specimens: 3 mL
Serum: 0.5 mL
Transport Requirements Lower Respiratory Specimens:
Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Upper Respiratory Specimens:
Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Serum:
Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Lower Respiratory Specimens:
Ambient: 2 Hours
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Upper Respiratory Specimens:
Ambient: 1 Hour
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Serum:
Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Methodology Real-Time PCR
Reference Lab  Dept of Health

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Upper Respiratory Result ALL See report.
Lower Respiratory Result ALL See report.
Serum Result ALL

Testing...
Testing performed by the Hawaii Department of Health, State Laboratories Division at 2725 Waimano Home Rd., Pearl City, HI 96782.
See report.
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Testing performed by the Hawaii Department of Health, State Laboratories Division at 2725 Waimano Home Rd., Pearl City, HI 96782.
See report..