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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus (TBEV) Serology (Referred Test) (Synonym: TBEV, TBE, Tick Encephalitis, Tickborne Encephalitis) | ||
| Test Includes: | Serology (IgM and IgG) | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Consultation with the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call is required prior to ordering. The Microbiologist On-Call should notify the MOH of all approved testing for TBE. | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: 1 to 3 mL DEDICATED GOLD SST Pediatric: 2 mL DEDICATED RED | ||
| Stability and Storage: | Store specimens in refrigerator or frozen until shipped | ||
| Processing: | DO NOT CENTRIFUGE | ||
| Transportation: | Transport as TDG Category A:
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| Routine Turn Around Time: | 20 days | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred out | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Risk Group 4 Referred to National Microbiology Laboratory Patient history and relevant geographic exposure history is mandatory, or testing will not proceed and likely be delayed or cancelled. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, June 19, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jun 17 2025 12:00AM | ||
