Coxiella Serology, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Diagnostic samples are sent to Westmead, NSW for the price quoted.

Prevaccination samples need to be clearly advised on the requisition form . These samples are tested at Auckland using lower dilutions. The price for these tests are slightly different.

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SENO

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Synonyms

Q. Fever

Turnaround Time

3 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

Please advise if testing pre-vaccination ie immune status as this test is for diagnostic purposes.
Clinical information required.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

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

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Minimum aliquot, serum 1 mL. Preferred aliquot, serum 2mL.

Reference Intervals

Q Fever Phase 2 IgG and IgM Ab titre and interpretation.

Reported as Detected or Not Detected

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$213.22 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2337

Additional Costing Information

Diagnostic samples are sent to Westmead for the price quoted.

Prevaccination samples need to be clearly advised on the requisition form . These samples are tested at Auckland using lower dilutions. The price for these tests are slightly different.

Referred to Westmead, NSW for diagnostic purposes; Auckland for pre vaccination immune status

Contact Information

Enquiry Form