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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnostic testing for rickettsial infections. All specimens are tested with indirect fluorescent antibody tests (IFA) for antibodies to Rickettsia typhi, Rickettsia conorii, and Orientia tsutsugamushi, and results are reported as a titre. Due to a high level of serological cross-reactivity, the R. typhi assay will cross-react with other typhus group Rickettsia and the R. conorii assay will cross-react with other spotted fever group Rickettsia (e.g. R. australis, R. honei). Titres may be low early in infection; acute and convalescent sera may be required to confirm recent infection by demonstrating a significant increase in IFA titre. Rickettsia PCR testing on whole blood (EDTA) is available at PathWest and may be useful for diagnosis of early infection. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested four times a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Murine typhus Serology, Orientia tsutsugamushi Serology, Queensland Tick typhus Serology, Scrub typhus Serology, Spotted Fever Serology , Tick-Bite Fever Serology, Typhus Serology, |
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Code:
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SERIK |
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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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200uL |
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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 : 07-10-2025 12:04 |