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Alternate Names
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Murray Valley Encephalitis, MVE, Zika, Kunjin, Japanese B, West Nile, Yellow Fever, Flavivirus NAD |
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Test Code
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FLAP |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top)
Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
70 mL Sterile Container (Yellow Top)
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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Includes Murray Valley Encephalitis and Kunjin Virus.
Murray Valley encephalitis is classified as a Group A condition by the Department of Health and as such requires immediate notification by telephone (1300 651 160) or fax (1300 651 170) upon initial diagnosis (presumptive or confirmed), followed by written notification within five days.
If this test is urgent please contact the Medical Microbiologist on 03 9496 4640 or the Microbiology Department on 03 9496 5295. |
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Collection Instructions
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Several specimen types may be collected:
- 5 mL blood in a Serum tube or
- 5 mL blood in a Lithium Heparin tube or
- 4mL blood in an EDTA tube or
- CSF in a sterile CSF tube or
- Urine in a sterile container
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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On Request |
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Min Test Volume
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5mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, if refrigerated. |
