Chlamydia pneumoniae MIF IgG, Blood

Diagnostic Use

This test is no longer performed at CHL. Overseas travel history is required and relevant clinical history.

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

8 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)

Additional Specimen Information

Onset date of illness desirable.

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Transport to Lab

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

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

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

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Travel and clinical history required. Onset date of illness desirable. Paired sera (acute and convalescent 14 days apart) required.
Referred to Westmead, NSW

Contact Information

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