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Rabies PCR

Ordering information:

Requires approval from the Infectious Diseases Unit

Alternate names:

ABVL, australian bat lyssavirus, lyssavirus, Rabies virus NAD

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

OPCR

Specimen types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Tissue

Container types:

CSF + sterile pot

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Notes:

Rabies FAVN test is also available for detection of antibodies in serum or CSF

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 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%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW