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 Recent changes for Rickettsia spp. Screen Serology

Recent changes for Rickettsia spp. Screen Serology

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
23rd November 2023
Frequency

Weekly

As required

Method

Test performed by Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), NSW

Notes

 

Tests for Total Ab, IgM  response to Spotted fever, Typhus and Scrub Typhus groups.

 

Tests for serology response to Spotted fever, Typhus and Scrub Typhus groups.

 

8th February 2023
External Laboratory

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)

Rickettsia spp. Screen Serology

Ordering information:

Test performed by Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), NSW

Alternate names:
Scrub Typhus Serology, Spotted Fever Serology, Typhus Serology
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
SRICK
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Notes:

Tests for serology response to Spotted fever, Typhus and Scrub Typhus groups.

 

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
7-14 days
Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Notes:

Test performed by Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), NSW

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