List All Test Names Beginning With:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Microbiology Sources | Microbiology Tests | Anatomic Pathology | Cytopathology

Arbovirus Serology

Source Blood
Mnemonic ARBOS
Specimen Requirements

1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube

Pediatric: 2 mL

Specimen Handling
Additional Information

Submit acute and convalescent specimens.

Submit completed Arbovirus Patient History Form (available from Provincial Lab) and specify which Arbovirus to be investigated, i.e. Yellow Fever, Dengue, etc.

For West Nile Virus investigation, see specific instructions.

Refer to Provincial Laboratory Guide to Services http://www.provlab.ab.ca/guide-to-services.pdf.

Testing Location Provincial Laboratory
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) Yellow Fever Antibody
Reference Interval