Test Entry - Detail


COVID-19 Serology


General
  Clinical Use: Adjunctive diagnostic testing for COVID-19. A qualitative SARS-CoV-2 IgG enzyme immunoassay is performed for SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid antibodies. Serology is not recommended for diagnosis of acute COVID-19, or for immunity or post-vaccination antibody testing.
Refer to hyperlink for Testing Criteria for SARS-CoV-2 in Western Australia for further information.
  Availability: Samples tested daily Monday-Friday.
  Aliases/Synonyms: Coronavirus Serology,   SARS-CoV-2 IgG Serology,   SARS-CoV-2 Serology,  
  Code: SEJCV
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample chilled.
  Hyperlink: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/COVID19-information-for-health-professionals
  Reference Interval:
Refer to report or laboratory


Collection Requirements
  Container: Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume: 300uL
  Collection Instructions:


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
Serum, no gel (RED)
  Processing Instructions:
  Minimum Assay Volume:
  Stability:
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample chilled.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Serology Microbiology QEII Medical Centre 6383 4427


Last Updated : 07-10-2025 13:49