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 Recent changes for Zikavirus Serology (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Zikavirus Serology (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
30th January 2024
External Transport Instructions

Send at ambient temperature

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Zikavirus Serology (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:Zikavirus Antibodies
Zika Serology
Zika virus Serology
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:ZVS
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SSTSST
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 Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack