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Flavivirus Serology

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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
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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