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Flavivirus Multiplex PCR
Test Name
Flavivirus Multiplex PCR
Test Code
SAFLVPC
Specimen Type
Blood (EDTA), Blood (whole), Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Tissue, Urine
Minimum Volume
1mL
Comments
MEDICAL STAFF
This PCR will detect viruses in the family Flaviviridae including Murray valley encephalitis virus (MVE), kunjin, Dengue types 1 to 4 , Japanese B encephalitis virus (JEV), West Nile virus (WNV), Zika virus and Yellow fever virus.
Result turn-around is approximately 7 day
LABORATORY SERVICES
If a
specific flavivirus
is requested then request flavivirus PCR and indicate the specific flavivirus of interest. for example: Test Required: Flavivirus PCR (
specific flavivirus
)
Sample to be forwarded to Molecular Microbiology Department for Sendaway preparation.
Assay Performed
VIDRL
The Peter Doherty Institute 792 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
VIC
9342 9600
Assay Frequency
As requested