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

Microbiology

Availability

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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