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Respiratory Virus Serology
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Serological testing for prior exposure to common respiratory viruses. IgG to influenza A, influenza B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza virus, and adenovirus are tested individually on request. When 'respiratory virus serology' is requested, all IgG are tested except adenovirus.
PCR testing of a respiratory tract specimen is recommended for diagnosis of acute respiratory virus infection.
Human metapneumovirus, enterovirus, rhinovirus and coronavirus serology testing is not available at PathWest. |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed weekly, with results usually available within 2 weeks of receipt by the testing lab. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Adenovirus Serology, Influenza Serology, Parainfluenza Serology, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Serology, RSV Serology, |
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Code:
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SERES |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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3mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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300uL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Serology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4427 |
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Last Updated : 16-01-2024 11:12 |