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Atypical Respiratory/Pneumonia Serology
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnostic serological testing for causative agents of atypical pneumonia (e.g. Mycoplasma pneumonia, Chlamydophila pneumonia, Legionella, respiratory viruses). Test selection depends on age group and clinical history as well as specific test requests. |
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Availability:
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Code:
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SEATY |
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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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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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1mL |
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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 : 02-10-2020 10:03 |