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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Ebola virus PCR

Recent changes for Ebola virus PCR

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
11th June 2026
Method

This is a PC4 level pathogen. Requests for PCR must be discussed with the Department of Health and Infectious Diseases in advance. Place all specimens in Biosafety Cabinet and wait for instructions.Do not process specimens without approval to do so.

Contact VIDRL  9342 2628

This is a PC4 level pathogen. Requests for PCR must be discussed with the Department of Health and Infectious Diseases in advance.

Do not open or process. Notify the Clinical Microbiologist immediately, quarantine the specimen in a biosafety cabinet

Contact VIDRL  9342 2628

Ebola virus PCR

Ordering information:

This is a PC4 level pathogen. Requests for PCR must be discussed with the Department of Health and Infectious Diseases/Clinical Microbiologist prior to testing.

For the laboratory: If a suspected Ebola specimen is received: do not open or process. Notify the Clinical Microbiologist immediately, quarantine the specimen in a biosafety cabinet. 

 

 

Alternate names:
Miscellaneous NAD (mention Ebola Virus NAD in the order comment in EMR)
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
OPCR
Specimen types:
Blood
Nasopharyngeal swab
Container types:
EDTA
Viral Transport Media - Nasopharyngeal		EDTA
Collection Instructions:

Transport at room temperature

Minimum Adult Volume:
0.2 mL
Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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