Viral haemorrhagic fever: sample testing advice
Guidance from PHE Microbiology Services on arranging samples to test for viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
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This document from Public Health England (PHE) Microbiology Services explains:
- the appropriate pathway for testing for viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF)
- samples to be taken
- results turnaround time
- other tests that may be conducted to look for alternative causes of illness
Last updated 10 March 2016 + show all updates
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Updated VHF sample testing advice.
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Uploaded revised VHF sample testing advice.
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Updated guidance.
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Updated guidance.
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Guidance updated to incorporate use of Biofire Ebola testing at the PHE laboratories in London and Newcastle.
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Updated courier details.
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Updated guidance.
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Updated guidance.
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Updated guidance.
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Updated links to other references.
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First published.