Pathology Handbook

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Recent changes for Zikavirus Serology (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Zikavirus Serology (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Zikavirus Serology (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Zikavirus Antibodies
Zika Serology
Zika virus Serology

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

ZVS

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Only performed on patients with history of travel to an endemic area. Please note travel history in clinical notes. Please contact Microbiology Registrar if further information required.

http://www.vidrl.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Zika-Information-Update-27Jul.pdf

Transport Instructions:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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