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Pneumococcal antibodies

Ordering information:

This test is non orderable through EMR

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
SMISC
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:

Testing performed on paired pre & post immunisation sera set ONLY.

Pre immunisation samples will be stored until the post immunisation sample is received.

Samples will then be sent to the reference laboratory for testing.

 Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable.

Transport at room temperature to the Laboratory

 

 

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

Contact Immunology at Royal Children's Hospital on 9345 5725 for enquiries.

Frequency:
Fortnightly
Result Turnaround Time:
2-4 weeks
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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