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Samples required |
EDTA blood samples will not be tested. Please state the date of contact or vaccination as appropriate. |
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Test information |
IgM testing should be requested for suspicion of acute infection. For further syndromic information please see diagnostic virology for meningitis/encephalitis, and maculopapular rash ± fever. IgG testing should be requested following contact with acute case, as part of outbreak or occupational health screening. For further information please see screen for contacts of maculopapular rash. |
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Enquiries |
Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627 |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.