West Nile virus serology

About This Test

Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

4ml clotted blood (1ml if paediatric), red top, Provide specific travel and exposure history with dates and length of stay, please state if rural areas visited and/or animal exposure

Turnaround Time: 5-7 working days

Serological diagnosis of Dengue infection by IgG/IgM antibody detection

Other Comments:

If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 24 hours are undesirable

Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: Porton Down