Pseudonyms
Bunyavirus
Collection Requirements
Swab collected in Copan e-swab (liquid Amies) pink lid. Please contact the pathology service BEFORE collection.
Tube Colour
Swab
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
Rift Valley Fever Virus is a PC4 level pathogen, Requests for PCR must be discussed with the laboratory in advance.
Test code: MISCSO
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