Coccidioidomycosis, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SENO

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Evidence of travel required, Referred to Westmead, NSW

Synonyms

Valley Fever

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

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

Additional Specimen Information

Evidence of travel required; Referred to Westmead, NSW

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

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

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Minimum aliquot, serum 500 uL. Preferred aliquot, serum 5 mL

Test Method

Immunodiffusion.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$201.15 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2337

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Contact Information

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