Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Atypical Pneumonia Serology

Ordering information:

Paired sera (acute & convalescent) required (collected 2-3 weeks apart). Specimens will not be sent until convalescent specimen received.

Chlamydia, Legionella, Mycoplasma serology tested routinely (please specify if Influenza or Q-fever required seperately).

Alternate names:

APS, Chlamydia psittaci/pneumoniae serology, Influenza serology, Legionella serology, Mycoplasma serology, Psittacosis serology

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

SATYP

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Notes:

Paired sera (acute & convalescent) required (collected 2-3 weeks apart). Specimens will not be sent until convalescent specimen received.

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 days

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

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW