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Specimen Collection

Hepatitis E PCR


Test Name
Hepatitis E PCR
Test Code
SAHEPC
Specimen Type

Whole Blood - Serum-gel or EDTA

Minimum Volume
0.5mL
Preferred Volume
2.0mL
Comments

To be sent via Microbial Serology

LAB NOTES:

Heparin is unacceptable

Assay Performed
VIDRL Molecular Microbiology
VIDRL
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity-Level , 792 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
VIC
9342 9615
Assay Frequency

Weekly

Activated T Cells and Double Negative T Cells