St. Louis Encephalitis (Part of Arbovirus Screen)

Container:
Turnaround time:	>10 days
Description:	St. Louis (part of Arbovirus screen)
Preparation:	Samples must be taken as per the tube manufacturer's processing instructions.
Vessels and Containers:	Serum (Gold top)
Sample requirements:	4 mls Serum Gold Top
Interference:	A full travel and clinical history with time scales is required or the sample will not be processed. Any samples with insufficient information could result in sample rejection. The results obtained for this assay depend on adequate identification, collection, transport, storage and processing of samples. To avoid incorrect results, it is therefore necessary to take care during these steps and to carefully follow the instructions. Results obtained must be interpreted taking into consideration the clinical data and other laboratory tests.
How result is reported:	Negative /Positive
Important Information:	Website updated: July 2024
Comments:	Internal test code - RALP
Transportation and Handling:	Transport at room temperature, refrigerated at 2-8°C on receipt at the laboratory.
Special Precautions:	Samples should be transported as quickly as possible to the department so sample stability is not compromised.
Time limits for requesting additional examinations:	Sample available in this laboratory for approximately 1 week once final report issued (stored frozen). Test can only be added to samples already received by Virology
Reference Lab Description:	UKHSA Porton Down - Rare and Imported Pathogens Lab (RIPL)

Reference Range

Negative /Positive