Department
Virology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SEQ
Test Code (Numeric Code)
2701
Laboratory Handling
Laboratory
Fresh tissue and CSF samples send to Molecular Infectious Diseases section during normal working hours, after hours and weekends place the samples in the dedicated VADD box.
Sample Stability
Fresh tissue samples and CSF: stable at 2–8°C for up to 7 days.
Turnaround Time
4 days
Specimen Type
- CSF
- Tissue
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Additional Specimen Information
Submit fresh tissue in sterile normal saline.
FFPE tissue: Acceptable if fresh tissue is unavailable.
CSF: 5 mL.
Last updated: 30/08/2026