Chlamydia psittaci MIF IgG , Blood

Diagnostic Use

This test no longer available at Canterbury Health laboratories and will be referred to an Australian reference laboratory

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

VSER

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to Westmead, NSW; always send paired sera

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

0307

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Pre-testing Requirements

Paired sera (acute and convalescent 14 days apart) required.

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

Preferred aliquot , paired sera (2 mL) 14 days apart.

Reference Intervals

Reported as paired IgG titres with an interpretation of 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

Onset date of illness desirable.

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Contact Information

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