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Red top, Yellow ring. Serum sample.
ID
3722.
Availability
Urgent out of hours requests must be discussed with on call virologist.
Additional Information
Indicated for investigation of maculopapular rash in patients under 40 years of age or all with history of foreign travel, contact, no vaccination history or as part of an outbreak.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Min volume 4 ml.
IP Routine TAT
6 days.
GP Routine TAT
6 days.