Pseudonyms

Arbovirus PCR

Collection Requirements

Urine

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Reference Laboratory

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

Fee

AUD $100 non medicare rebatable

Notes

MVE specific PCR can be performed but only if Flavivirus PCR is positive

Test code: FLAP

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