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Equine Morbillivirus PCR

Ordering information:

Order Miscellaneous NAD through EMR (mention Equine Morbillivirus NAD or Hendra Virus NAD in the order comment)

Alternate names:
EMV PCR, Hendra Virus PCR, Miscellaneous NAD
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Sputum
Nasopharyngeal Aspirate
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Broncho-alveolar Lavage
Bronchial Washings
Blood
Plasma
Container types:
Sterile Jar
EDTA
Lithium Heparin with gel
CSF		Sterile Jar
Collection Instructions:

EDTA blood, plasma, CSF & Respiratory specimens are suitable for testing.

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
0.2 mL
Notes:

Assay can detect Hendra and Nipah viruses

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Notes:

Contact VIDRL 9342 2628

External Laboratory:
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)
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