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Samples required |
Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples. |
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Test information |
IgM testing is not a reliable marker for suspected shingles. Please send a viral swab for PCR if suspected. For further syndromic information please see vesicular rash (diagnostic virology). For information regarding screening patient for immunity please see virology screen for contacts of vesicular rash. |
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Enquiries |
Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627 |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube) or
EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube)