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Chlamydophila psittaci Serology
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing for Chlamydophila psittaci and lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV - caused by C. trachomatis serovars L1-L3), when the diagnosis cannot be confirmed by PCR. Provided acute and convalescent sera are submitted, testing for C. psittaci and C. trachomatis antibodies is performed by microimmunofluorescence (MIF). For diagnosis of acute C. psittaci infection, PCR testing of a respiratory tract specimen is recommended (e.g. throat swab, sputum). For diagnosis of C. trachomatis infection, including LGV, PCR testing of anogenital/mucosal swabs or biopsies is recommended. |
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Availability:
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Testing is not available at PathWest but may be referred when clinically indicated. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Chlamydia psittaci Serology, LGV Serology, Lymphogranuloma venereum Serology, Ornithosis Serology, Psittacosis Serology, |
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Code:
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SEPSG |
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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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1mL |
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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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500uL |
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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 : 24-05-2022 21:47 |