Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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

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

Laboratory Notes:

External Laboratory:

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

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