Pseudonyms

Hendra virus PCR

Collection Requirements

Broncho Alveolar lavage. Please contact the pathology service BEFORE collection.

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal

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

Hendra virus is a PC-4 level pathogen and requests must be discussed with the Medical Microbiologist prior to sending specimen.

Test code: HENDP

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