Meera Mylvaganam, an Advanced Biomedical Scientist specialising in Cellular Pathology, has recently achieved a significant milestone in her career by earning a rare qualification in diagnostic cytology which allows her to report on malignant exfoliative cytology cases. She is one of only 12 BMSs in the country to hold the qualification. Her journey, which began nearly two decades ago, has been marked by perseverance, dedication, and an unwavering passion for clinical work.
Flu A
| Category | Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | 1-3 days |
Additional information
The Respiratory viral PCR includes Influenza A, Influenza A (H1N1), Influenza B, Coronaviruses NL63, 229E, OC43 and HKU1, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3 and 4, Human Metapneumovirus A and B, Rhinovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Viruses A and B, Adenovirus, Enterovirus, Parechovirus, Bocavirus and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. NPA, BAL4, ETT4. Washings or a nasopharyngeal aspirate in the case of infants are better than swabs for recovering viruses from the throat; ask the patient to gargle with about 5 mL of sterile water for 10-15 seconds then spit into a sterile container.
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