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Collection Requirements

Respiratory specimens, CSF, 9 ml EDTA, 10 ml ACD - It is recommended that the laboratory is contacted before requesting this test.

Tube Colour

Lavender

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

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

This will detect members of the Hantavirus genus including Hantaan and Sin Nombre (4 corners) viruses.

Test code: MISCSO

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