Pseudonyms

VHF

Collection Requirements

9 ml EDTA and a Respiratory Swab. Please contact the pathology service BEFORE collection.

Tube Colour

Lavender, Yellow top universal

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

On request

Reference Laboratory

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), 792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne , 3000.

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Notes

PC4 organism - please contact laboratory prior to collection

Test code: EBOLAP

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