Ross River Virus
Description
Ross River Virus (RRV) is a mosquito borne virus belonging to the genus Alphavirus, family Togaviridae. RRV is endemic in Australia with activity influenced by the vector species and favourable environmental conditions. Humans, horses and a variety of other animals may become infected through a bite from an infected mosquito. Human infections tend to peak in the summer and autumn months.
The significance of Ross River virus in horses remains the subject of conjecture, however it is strongly suspected that it causes clinical signs in horses like that in humans. These signs include fever, reduced appetite, muscular fasciculation’s and soreness, reluctance to move and sometimes swollen joints and glands.
Diagnosis and tests available
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on clinical signs and serology
Tests available
Click on + in the tables below for sampling requirements and additional test information
| Code | Name | Samples required | Species | Turnaround time | Price (excl. GST) | Notes | Test days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR_VN | Ross River Virus Neutralisation test (VNT) | Clotted blood (Red top)
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1-2W |
$55.15 |
D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. |
Batch tested on Thursday |
Additional Information
Customer Service
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CONTACT DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Phone | 1800 675 623 |
| Operating Hours | 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays) 8:30am-12:00pm Saturday (for deliveries only) |
| Postal Address | Private Bag 4008, Narellan NSW 2567 |
Quotations
For Animal export, Plant health or Veterinary quotations, please complete the online quotation request
Submission Forms
Veterinary Specimen Advice Form
Please Note: These documents are not fully web accessible, please contact Customer Service (laboratory.services@dpird.nsw.gov.au) for more information.
Courier services and specimen delivery
For NSW submissions, please contact the relevant Customer Service team for courier account details and to order consignment notes.
For submitters outside of NSW, Couriers can be contacted directly to make bookings and arrange collection of packages at the submitters own cost.
Commercial couriers may use either road or air transport and specimens should therefore be packed in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements. Most submission sent by veterinarians to the APHL for testing are defined as “Biological Substance Category B” and must be packed according to the IATA packing instructions 650 (Biological Substance Category B). As requirements for transport can change, customers should consult with their transport agent to obtain current requirements.
Samples may also be hand delivered to the site during normal business hours (8.30am - 4.30pm).
Sample Type | Laboratory | Street Address |
|---|---|---|
Animal (including aquatic animals) | NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratories (APHL) | EMAI, Woodbridge Road, Menangle NSW 2568 |
