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Equine Morbillivirus PCR

Ordering information:

Order Miscellaneous NAD through EMR (mention Equine Morbillivirus NAD or Hendra Virus NAD in the order comment)

Alternate names:
EMV PCR, Hendra Virus PCR, Miscellaneous NAD
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Sputum
Nasopharyngeal Aspirate
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Broncho-alveolar Lavage
Bronchial Washings
Blood
Plasma
Container types:
Sterile Jar
EDTA
Lithium Heparin with gel
CSF		Sterile Jar
Collection Instructions:

EDTA blood, plasma, CSF & Respiratory specimens are suitable for testing.

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
0.2 mL
Notes:

Assay can detect Hendra and Nipah viruses

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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