This test is no longer performed at CHL. Overseas travel history is required.
Department
Microbiology - Serology
Delphic Registration Code
VSER
Laboratory Handling
Laboratory
Referred to Westmead, NSW; always send paired sera (acute and convalescent 2 weeks apart)
Synonyms
Chlamydia pneumoniae serology
Turnaround Time
3 weeks
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
Serum (Red 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
Travel history is required. Specimens without relevant clinical history and travel history will not be accepted by Australian reference laboratory.
Always send paired sera (acute and convalescent 2 weeks apart)
Paired sera (acute and convalescent 14 days apart) required.
Reference Intervals
Reported as paired IgG titres and interpreted as Not Significant or Significant
<128 = Not Significant
Test Method
IFAT
Non-Funded Test Cost
$130.75 (Exclusive of GST)
Travel and clinical history required. Onset date of illness desirable. Paired sera (acute and convalescent 14 days apart) required.
Referred to Westmead, NSW
