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Chikungunya virus real-time RT-PCR

Clinical Virology Laboratory

Area	Health Science
Lab name	Clinical Virology Laboratory
Lab location	Wallaceville Science Centre, Upper Hutt
Test name	Chikungunya virus real-time RT-PCR
Organisms	Chikungunya virus (Family: Togaviridae, Genus: Alphavirus)
Requested for surveillance	yes
Notice required	yes
Pre-transport requirements	5 ± 3°C for less than 24 hours
Transport requirements	Send with ice pack via overnight courier to arrive within 24 hours. Do not dispatch samples on Friday, Saturday or the day before a public holiday.
How results reported	Chikungunya virus detected or not detected
Turnaround time	10 working days
Test form number	PHFS1020
Referral link	Download form