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Vaginal Culture and Microscopy

Test Method: Culture and Microscopy
Specimen Required: Vaginal swab. Provide smear for Gram Stain.
Spec Type Min: n/a
When Tested: On Request
Turnaround Time: 24-48 hrs
Normal Ranges: n/a
Reference Ranges: n/a
Cut Off Lower: n/a
Units of Measurement: n/a
Related Tests: n/a
Billing Advice: Medicare rebatable
Contact: 9342 9670

Varicella Zoster Genotyping

Test Method: Conventional PCR/DNA Sequencing
Specimen Required: VZV Positive sample for drug resistance genotyping
Spec Type Min: 200uL
When Tested: On Request
Turnaround Time: 7 days
Reference Ranges: 3-45 Ct
Billing Advice: Medicare non-rebateable
Contact: 9342 9628

Varicella zoster virus PCR (see General Herpes PCR)

Test Method: Real-time TaqMan PCR
Specimen Required: Swabs, CSF, urine, blood (ACD or EDTA), saliva
Reference Ranges: 3-45 Ct
Contact: 9342 9628

Varicella zoster virus Serology

Test Method: EIA IgG, EIA IgM
Specimen Required: Serum, CSF, Plasma
When Tested: 2x Weekly
Reference Ranges: cutoff control value = 0.100
equiv = 0.1-0.2
low pos = 0.2-0.399
pos ³0.400
Units of Measurement: Optical density
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Varicella zoster virus Serology

Test Method: EIA IgG, EIA IgM
Specimen Required: CSF
When Tested: 2x Weekly
Reference Ranges: cutoff control value = 0.100
equiv = 0.1-0.2
low pos = 0.2-0.399
pos ³0.400
Units of Measurement: Optical density
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Viral Gastroentiritis Panel (Adenovirus, Astrovirus, Rotavirus)

Test Method: Real Time RT-PCR
Specimen Required: Faeces, Vomit
When Tested: Weekly, On Request
Turnaround Time: 7 Days
Contact: 9342 9678

Vitamin B12

Test Method: Luminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Required: Serum or plasma (Li-heparin)
When Tested: 2 x Weekly
Turnaround Time: 7 days
Reference Ranges: 130 – 675 pmol/L
Units of Measurement: pmol/L
Contact: Test performed by RMH Biochemistry (9342 7360)

Vitamin D

Test Method: Luminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Required: Serum or plasma (Li-heparin)
Spec Type Min: Serum 500uL
When Tested: 2 x Weekly
Turnaround Time: 7 days
Reference Ranges: Deficient: <25 nmol/L Replete: 55-108 nmol/L
Units of Measurement: nmol/L
Contact: Test performed by RMH Biochemistry (9342 7360)

VZ Vaccine PCR

Test Method: Real Time & Conventional PCR
Specimen Required: Any VZV positive material
Spec Type Min: 200uL
When Tested: Weekly
Turnaround Time: Weekly
Billing Advice: Medicare rebatable
Contact: 93429628