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 tubes |  |
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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 |
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