Pathology

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Hepatitis E PCR

Ordering information:

NOTE : This test will only be performed if requested by Gastroenterology or Infectious Diseases Units.

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Specimen types:

Serum
Blood

Container types:

Serum tube with gel
ACD
EDTA

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Do not send heparinised blood. Please note that Hepatitis E PCR can only be performed on a sample tube which has NOT been used for other testing. For this reason, this test cannot be added to previously collected samples.

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 weeks

Reference Interval:

Lower limit of detection 500 copies/mL

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Contact VIDRL 9342 9615

External Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)

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