Parasite serology, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Aid to diagnosis of infection with : Angiostrongylus, Cysticercosis, Filaria, Leishmanii, Trichinella

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

PARS

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Synonyms

Angiostrongylus
Cysticercosis
Filaria
Leishmania
Trichinella

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

2796

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

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

preferred aliquot serum 5 mL

Interpretation

 

 

Reference Intervals

Reported as an IgG ratio with an interpretation of Detected or Not Detected:

</= 1 is Not Detected

>1 is Detected

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$113.08 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2796

Sent to Westmead, Australia.
Onset date of illness desirable.

Contact Information

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