Zika virus PCR
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: 4ml EDTA blood (1ml if paediatric) blood, purple top (blood) Plain container (urine),
Turnaround Time: 3-5 working days |
Detection of zika virus RNA in clinical samples for diagnosis of infection
Other Comments:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 24 hours are undesirable
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: PHE Porton