Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Q Fever Serology
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
23rd November 2023	External Laboratory		ICPMR (Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research)
	Method	Contact VIDRL 9342 2649 / 9342 2650	Test performed by Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), NSW
8th February 2023	External Laboratory	Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)

Q Fever Serology

Ordering information:

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

Alternate names:

Coxiella burnetii serology, Coxiella serology

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

SQFV

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Notes:

Phase 1 CFT Total Ab performed weekly

Phase 2 Total Ab performed daily, IgM 2 x weekly

Pre-vaccination screen, phase 2 Total Ab performed 2 x weekly

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

External Laboratory:

ICPMR (Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research)

External Laboratory details...

Test & Collection Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Q Fever Serology

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

External Laboratory

Method