Barmah Forest serology, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Diagnosis of Barmah Forest Fever

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SENO

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test Code

2337

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Pre-testing Requirements

Must include travel history and onset date of symptoms.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot 2 ml serum

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative or Equivocal or Positive

Test Method

IgM and IgG EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$213.22 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2337

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Contact Information

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