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 |  |
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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.
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Frequency: | Daily |
Result Turnaround Time: | 3-4 days |
Laboratory Use Only |
Laboratory Notes: | Use comment APS when acute sera received and store pending receipt of convalescent sample.
Contact VIDRL 9342 2649/9342 2650 |
External Laboratory: | Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L) |
| | External Laboratory details...| Street Address: | Doherty Institute
792 Elizabeth St
| | Suburb/Town: | Melbourne | | State: | VIC | | Postcode: | 3000 | | Phone: | (03) 9342 9600 | | Accreditation No. | 2576 |
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