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Test & Collection Guide

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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 prior to testing.

Go to link below for Department of Health Initial Management of Suspected EVD Flowchart

https://ehweb02/eh%20intranet/inf_control/ebola.shtml

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

Collection Instructions:

Transport at room temperature

Minimum Adult Volume:

0.2 mL

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

2-3 days

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20user%20Form%20LIS.pdf

CLICK HERE for Consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

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