Viral Haemorrhagic Fever

Test/Investigation

Viral Haemorrhagic Fever

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Reference laboratory

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

VHF

Comments/Precautions

Please contact the Duty Virologist before taking samples where a Viral Haemorrhagic Fever is suspected. Handling these samples without proper PPE is a risk to the laboratory staff.

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

72 hrs. at 2°C to 8°C

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Contact lab prior to sending samples