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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing for flaviviruses, including Murray Valley encephalitis virus, Kunjin virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, West Nile virus, Yellow fever virus.
Serology is recommended as the primary diagnostic test for flavivirus infection. Flavivirus PCR testing on urine can aid in diagnosis.
See separate entry for flavivirus serology.
For diagnosis of flavivirus CNS infection, peripheral serology should be performed first; if peripheral serology is positive, antibody testing (serology) should be performed on CSF. PCR on CSF is less sensitive than antibody testing and will only be performed to confirm a positive antibody test or on special request.
When submitting specimens for flavivirus PCR, please specify the required flavivirus(es) on the request form. |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed Monday to Saturday, with results usually available within 48-72h of receipt by the testing lab. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Arbovirus PCR, Japanese encephalitis virus PCR, Kunjin virus PCR, Murray Valley encephalitis virus PCR, West Nile virus PCR, Yellow fever virus PCR, |
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Code:
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VFLAV |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Reference Interval:
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile PCR Container (STERIPCR), |
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Sample Type:
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Whole Blood (EDTA); Urine; CSF |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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PathWest Phlebotomy: Please collect LAVENDER and GOLD. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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If individual flaviviruses requested, add individual code(s). |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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250uL |
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Stability:
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1 week chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 12-12-2023 11:49 |