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Flavivirus Serology

Ordering information:

For generic "Flavivirus serology", PCR is the preferred test. Refer to Flavivirus PCR.

For Dengue investigations, both tests are routinely available.

Alternate names:

Dengue fever serology, Japanese B encephalitis, Kunjin serology, Murray Valley Encephalitis serology

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

SDENG, SMVE, SJBE

Specimen types:

Blood
Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Notes:

PCR testing detects flaviviruses including Murray Valley encephalitis, dengue and kunjin viruses. Dengue specific serology tests for IgG, IgM, and NS1 antigen

Frequency:

Twice weekly

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

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

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

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW