Hydatid serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

HYDA

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum only

Registration

Serum only

Laboratory

Serum only

Test Adds

Test adds can be performed on adequate samples that meet aliquot and storage conditions as defined in stability notes (aliquot information): Samples are retained for up to 1 year.

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2463

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

Serum only. Refer to additional referral/Aliquot information re stability.

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

Preferred aliquot, serum 2 mL
Stability: Use of fresh serum is the preferred sample and stable for up to 1 week when stored chilled at 2-8 degrees Celsius.
Clean Serum (No sign of haemolysis, turbidity, or contamination, preserved at- 20°C is suitable to be used and can be stored for up to 12 months.
Avoid repeated freezing and defrosting.
Do not decompliment the serum.

Interpretation

Hydatid disease is Notifiable

Reference Intervals

This result is reported as a titre. The Hydatid antibody titre reference range
is:

Titres
<160 Not significant
=160 Doubtful significance
>160 Significant reaction

 

 

Test Method

Haemagglutination.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$86.68 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2463

Onset date of illness desirable.

Urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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