Dengue serology – immune status, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SEND

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to ESR, Wallaceville

Turnaround Time

1 week

Test Code

2374

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

Additional Specimen Information

Dengue IMMUNE STATUS must be identified on form as default is full Arbovirus serology and will be charged accordingly.

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

Dengue IMMUNE STATUS must be identified on form as default is full Arbovirus serology and will be charged accordingly.

Reference Intervals

Reported as:

IgG  – Negative or Equivocal or Reactive

 

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$22.71 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2374

Dengue immune status EIA only.
Referred to ESR Wallaceville

Contact Information

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