Viral Hemorrhagic Fever

Test Name	Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Alternate Name(s)	EBOLA, LASSA, YELLOW
Laboratory Module	LAB
Ordering Mnemonic	VHF
Specimen Type	EDTA Whole Blood
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Test Schedule	If a VHF infection is suspected, consult your institution’s VHF protocol and refer to the Notification Pathway for Special Pathogens. Testing for all viruses listed above requires the involvement of a PHO Microbiologist. A PHO Microbiologist is available through PHO’s Customer Service Centre at: 416-235-6556/1-877-604-4567 during normal business hours OR 416-605-3113 after-hours
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Lab Process Notes	Orthoebolaviruses: Bundibugyo virus Ebola virus (Formerly Zaire virus) Sudan virus Orthomarburgviruses: Marburg virus Other: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus Lassa virus Rift Valley Fever virus
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Test Referred To	Offsite, Reference Lab

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