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SARS-Coronavirus Serology

Ordering information:

This test is non orderable through EMR

Test only available for SARS-associated coronavirus.

Patient must satisfy WHO case definition for testing to proceed.

Requires approval from the Infectious Diseases Unit

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

If transport of respiratory specimens or faeces will be greater than 30 minutes, it should be at 2-8 degrees

Transport blood at room temperature to the Laboratory

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 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%20user%20Form%20LIS.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 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

Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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