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Flavivirus PCR

Ordering information:

Infectious Diseases authorisation required.

Alternate names:
Dengue PCR, Flavivirus NAD, Japanese B viruses PCR, Kunjin PCR, MVE PCR, West Nile Virus PCR, Yellow Fever PCR, Zika Virus PCR
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
OPCR
Specimen types:
Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container types:
CSF + SST tubesCSF + SST tubes
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Minimum Adult Volume:
0.2 mL
Notes:

This PCR will detect members of the flavivirus genus including dengue, MVE, West Nile, kunjin, yellow fever and Japanese B viruses. Contact with the laboratory is recommended before requesting this test. Pan-Flavivirus PCR can detect Zika virus. The preferred sample is urine if acute infection is suspected.

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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