Test Information:
Detection of Japanese encephalitis virus in serum, plasma or CSF; is a mosquito-born disease, that is transmitted through the bite of an infected female culex mosquito.
Specimen Container:
- Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)
- Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
- Sterile / Plain Urine Container
Specimen Type:
- Whole Blood
- Serum
- CSF
Required Volume:
- Whole blood – 4 mL
- Serum or plasma – 2 mL
- CSF – 2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
RNA MUST be extracted within 3 days after sample collection.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 3 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
RNA extraction: Monday – Friday (1200H)
Running day: Monday – Friday (cut-off: 0800H)
Results Availability:
Within 24Hrs: Specimen received before 0800H (Monday to Friday)
Next day: Specimen received 0801H onwards (Monday to Thursday)
Monday: Specimen received 0801H onwards (Friday)