Contact the clinical virology laboratory for referrals suspected of having non-seasonal influenza or HPAI for urgent typing.
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Area |
Health Science |
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Lab name |
Clinical Virology Laboratory |
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Lab location |
Wallaceville Science Centre, Upper Hutt |
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Test name |
Influenza virus typing/subtyping |
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Organisms |
Influenza A & B virus (family: Orthomyxoviridae; Genus: influenza A & B) |
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Requested for surveillance |
no |
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Notice required |
yes |
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Sample requirements |
Viral culture isolates and/or clinical specimens. (Please provide as much detailed clinical information as possible |
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Media requirements |
Viral culture media and/or viral transport medium |
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Pre-transport requirements |
5 ± 3°C within 24 hours |
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Transport requirements |
5 ± 3°C within 24 hours |
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How results reported |
Report will state the typing result for the referred viral isolate or specimen |
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Turnaround time |
10 working days |
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Referral link |