Rickettsial serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

RICK

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to Labplus, Akl

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2516

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

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

Paired sera should be obtained wherever possible

Rickettsial disease is Notifiable

Reference Intervals

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

R. conori (Spotted Fever group Serology) IgG and IgM

R. typhi/R. mooseri (Typhus Group Serology) IgG and IgM

O. tsutsugamushi (Scrub Typhus Group Serology) IgG and IgM

Test Method

Referred to Labplus Akl

Non-Funded Test Cost

$213.22 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2337

Onset date of illness, clinical history and travel details desirable.
Sent to Labplus, Akl

Contact Information

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