|
|
General
|
| |
Clinical Use:
|
Pneumococcal Antibodies (Pre and post Pneumovax or Prevenar). Functional antibody response to polysaccharide antigens.
This test is NOT for diagnosing infections with Streptococcus pneumoniae. |
| |
Availability:
|
Samples are batched and tested fortnightly. |
| |
Aliases/Synonyms:
| Functional Response to Pneumococcal Antigens, Pneumovax Response, Vaccine Reponse to Pneumococcal Antigens, |
| |
Code:
|
PCPG2 |
| |
Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
|
Send sample chilled. |
| |
Hyperlink:
|
|
| |
Reference Interval:
|
Refer to report or laboratory
|
Collection Requirements
|
| |
Container:
|
Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
| |
Sample Type:
|
See container |
| |
Minimum Collection Volume:
|
|
| |
Collection Instructions:
|
|
Processing Requirements
|
| |
Alternate Containers:
|
|
| |
Processing Instructions:
|
|
| |
Minimum Assay Volume:
|
|
| |
Stability:
|
7 days chilled |
| |
Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
|
Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
|
| |
Performed at:
|
|
Section
|
Department
|
Site
|
Contact Phone
|
| - |
Immunology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4306 |
|
Last Updated : 12-06-2025 12:54 |