Pathology

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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

Laboratory Notes:

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

Contact VIDRL 9342 2649/9342 2650

External Laboratory:

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

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