Rickettsial serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

RICK

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

2516

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

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)

Interpretation

Rickettsial disease is Notifiable

Reference Intervals

Reported as a titre (including interpretation) for the following:

Spotted Fever group Serology

Typhus Group Serology

Scrub Typhus Group Serology

Test Method

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Non-Funded Test Cost

$201.15 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2337

Onset date of illness, clinical history and travel details desirable.
Sent to Westmead Australia

Contact Information

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