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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) (Synonym: Alkhurma haemorrhagic fever, Argentinian hemorrhagic fever, Bolivian hemorrhagic fever, Brazilian haemorrhagic fever, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, Dengue haemorrhagic fever, Ebola virus, Guanarito Virus, Hantaan Virus, Junin virus, Kyasanur Forest Disease, Lassa haemorrhagic fever, Lujo haemorrhagic fever, Machupo virus, Marburg haemorrhagic fever, Omsk haemorrhagic fever, Puumala Virus, Rift Valley fever, Sabia Virus, Seoul Virus, Venezuelan haemorrhagic fever) | ||
| Collection Alert: | See important collection information below, before proceeding | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Immediately consult the Zone Medical Officer of Health before collecting any specimens from patients with suspected Viral Hemorrhagic Fever. Immediately consult the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call before collecting samples. Only if advised by the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call to collect specimens; follow these links for Calgary Zone instructions or Edmonton Zone instructions. NOTE: Specimen collection follows the same procedure for ALL Risk Group 4 agents | ||
| Transportation: | Ship as category A for Risk Group 4 Ship as category B for Risk Group 2 and 3 | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | Contact the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call | ||
| Testing Area: | Virology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Below are the various viruses that may cause VHF, arranged by Risk Group level Risk Group 2
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| Last Updated On: | Friday, December 20, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Dec 18 2024 12:00AM | ||
