Melioidosis Serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SENO

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to The Townsville Hospital Pathology Dept, Australia

Synonyms

Burkholderia pseudomallei

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

2337

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

Full clinical details required for this test.

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

Full clinical details required for this test.
Keep sample cold

Test Method

EIA and HI referred to Townsville, Australia

Non-Funded Test Cost

$201.15 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2337

Culture of appropriate clinical material is method of choice for the diagnosis of acute melioidosis.

Contact Microbiologist at Canterbury Health Laboratory for further information.

Referred to Townsville, Australia

Contact Information

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