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COVID-19 Antibody

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The use of SARS-CoV-2 antibody is indicated in a limited number of clinical indications. If testing is for the diagnosis of acute COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, please test using oropharyngeal-nasal or nasopharyngeal swab for SARS-CoV-2 PCR. Please discuss with Clinical Microbiologist if further clarification required.

Alternate names:
SARS-CoV-2 Antibody COVID Antibody COVID Serology COVAB
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
COVAB
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
24 hours

  

 

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

 

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