Toxocara Serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

TOXC

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test Code

2873

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

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.75

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred serum 2 mL

Interpretation

Negative – No serological evidence of infection

Positive – Serological evidence of infection

 

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$143.2 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2873

Onset date of illness desirable.
Referred to Westmead, NSW

Contact Information

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