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
MicrobiologyAvailability
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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