Pathology

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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

Laboratory Notes:

Sent to Immunology RCH. Contact 9345 5725 for queries. They may test single specimens under special circumstances.

External Laboratory:

Royal Childrens Hospital

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