Pseudonyms
Poliovirus serology
Collection Requirements
8.5 ml serum tube
Tube Colour
Gold
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
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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