Collection Requirements
Vesicular fluid
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
Assay detects "old world" pox viruses including variola (small pox), vaccinia, monkey pox, cowpox, buffalo pox and camel pox. Requests must be discussed in advance with the laboratory.
Test code: MISCSO
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