Pseudonyms

Poliovirus serology

Collection Requirements

8.5 ml serum tube

Tube Colour

Gold

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Must contact reference lab to discuss

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

Tested only when clinical suspicion of acute infection with poliovirus. NOT tested for immunity status.

Test code: POLIOS

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