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Test & Collection Guide

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Zika Virus PCR

Ordering information:

Order Flavivirus PCR .

Infectious Diseases authorisation required.

This PCR will detect members of the flavivirus genus including dengue, MVE, West Nile, kunjin, yellow fever, Japanese B viruses and Zika virus. Pan-Flavivirus PCR can detect Zika virus.

For Zika virus the preferred sample is urine if acute infection is suspected. Contact with the laboratory is recommended before requesting this test.

TO DISCUSS APPROPRIATE TESTING contact the VIDRL Infectious Diseases Consultant on 9342-9683, 8.30 am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Out of hours contact Box Hill Hospital Pathology on 9895 3471

Alternate names:

Flavivirus NAD

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

OPCR

Specimen types:

Urine
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Serum

Container types:

Sterile Jar
CSF
Serum tube with gel

Minimum Adult Volume:

0.2 mL

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

2-4 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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