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Burkholderia pseudomallei Serology
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing for Burkholderia pseudomallei infection (Meliodosis). An indirect haemagglutination assay (IHA) is performed and reported as a titre. A positive titre suggests exposure to Burkholderia pseudomallei at some time. Acute and convalescent sera showing significant increase in IHA titre is required to demonstrate recent infection. Bacteriology is the preferred diagnostic modality for active infection. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Melioidosis Serology, |
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Code:
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SEMEL |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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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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2mL |
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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 : 03-10-2020 07:47 |