Test Code LAB000 MISC TEST (STATE EBOLA) Ebola Virus PCR

Important Note

Biohazard Warning: A specimen suspected of containing Ebola Virus requires Infectious Disease packaging (Class 6.2) and trackable shipping.

This test is only orderable by the laboratory. Please contact the laboratory at 406-414-5010 for further assistance.

Infectious

The diagnosis of Ebola virus infection

Real-Time PCR

Montana State Public Health Laboratory

Specimen Type: Whole Blood, Serum, or Plasma

Note:Urine may be submitted, but only when accompanied by a blood specimen.

Please contact the Montana Public Health Laboratory prior to submission regarding sample collection and transport instructions 1-800-821-7284.

Whole Blood: Refrigerated

Serum, Plasma, or Urine: Frozen

Negative

Note: Samples that yield positive, equivocal, or inconclusive results will be forwarded to CDC for additional evaluation.

Turnaround Time: 6-8 hours from specimen receipt at MT State DPHHS

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