Arbovirus serology, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Arbovirus serology includes tests for Zika IgG, Zika IgM, Dengue IgG, Dengue IgM, Dengue NS1Ag, Chikungunya IgG, and Chikungunya IgM.

Japanese encephalitis, Kunjin (West Nile), Murray Valley are referred elsewhere for testing.

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SARB

Constituent Tests

• Dengue serology – acute, Blood
• Chikungunya serology, Blood
• Zika Virus serology, Blood

Synonyms

Chikungunya virus
Flavivirus

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

9274

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Pre-testing Requirements

Asymptomatic patients require GP consultation with a microbiologist or other medical specialist prior to collection of samples. Full travel history including dates of travel are also required.

Asymptomatic males or non-pregnant females requesting Zika Virus require patient payment.

Asymptomatic pregnant patients will not have a patient charge

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot serum 5 mL

Reference Intervals

Reported as IgG and IgM (and NS1 Ag for Dengue) Negative or Positive

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$838.46 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9274

EIA method
Onset date of illness and clinical history desirable.

Contact Information

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