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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Flavivirus Serology

Recent changes for Flavivirus Serology

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
1st February 2023
Alternative names

Dengue fever serology, Kunjin serology, Murray Valley Encephalitis serology

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

Request Group

SDENG, OPCR, (SMVE, SJBE)

SDENG, SMVE, SJBE

31st January 2023
Preferred Specimen Type

Blood

Blood
Serum

Preferred Container Type

EDTA

EDTA
Serum tube with gel

31st January 2023
Request Group

OPCR

SDENG, OPCR, (SMVE, SJBE)

Notes

Procedure detects flaviviruses including Murray Valley encephalitis, dengue and kunjin viruses

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

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 gelSerum 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

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