Virology
| Full details for "West Nile virus". | |
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Name |
West Nile virus |
Alternative name/Profile |
Encephalitis / Travel associated |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral Blood or CSF |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
6 ml clotted Red top serum tube or Sterile universal container for CSF |
Frequency of analysis |
By arrangement |
Turnaround time |
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Availability |
By arrangement |
Notes |
Specimens sent to the National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. |
Related links |
For further information please consult the Health Protection Surveillance Centre |
Reference range |
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Last updated |
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:14:13 IST |