Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Diphtheria antibodies

Ordering information:

This test is restricted to Consultants/Immunologists and measures antibodies to Diphtheria post-vaccination to determine immunisation status. This test is NOT used to diagnose Diphtheria.

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

smisc

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Frequency:

Weekly

Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Notes:

Sent to MDU if approved by Clinical Microbiologist

External Laboratory:

Melbourne University (MDU)

External Laboratory details...