Japanese B encephalitis virus PCR (see Flavivirus genotyping)

Test Method
Conventional PCR, Real-time PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
7 Days
Reference Ranges
3-45 Ct
Contact
9342 9628

Japanese B encephalitis virus Serology

Test Method
IF IgG , IF IgM, EIA IgG, EIA IgM
Specimen Required
Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum, Cereberospinal Fluid
Spec Type Min
100ul
When Tested
Weekly
Reference Ranges
titre <10 neg
titre > 10 low pos
Units of Measurement
TITRE
Contact
9342 9647 / 9342 9648

JC Polyoma virus PCR

Test Method
Altona Real Star Kit
Specimen Required
Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Whole), Cerebrospinal Fluid, Plasma (ACD), Serum, Tissue, Urine
Spec Type Min
500uL
When Tested
3-4 times/week
Turnaround Time
7 days
Reference Ranges
LLOQ 30 IU/mL
Cut Off Lower
LLOQ 30 IU/mL
Units of Measurement
IU/mL
Contact
9342 9615

Junin virus PCR

Test Method
RT-PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
same day / next day
Reference Ranges
n/a
Contact
9342 9628