Pseudonyms

Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus (MVE) serology

Collection Requirements

8.5 ml serum tube

Tube Colour

Gold

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

1 - 2 weeks

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

Sent to VIDRL for testing. Please send a second convalescent serum two weeks after disease onset.

Test code: FLAS

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