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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 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

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW