| Test Name: Q Fever antibodies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Coxiella burneti antibodies | ||
| PLS Test Code | QFA | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 8 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 1 Week | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Twice weekly | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | If blood is drawn during the acute phase of the illness please send convalescent sample 3 weeks later. Indicate on request whether testing is for pre vaccination screen or diagnosis of chronic infection. Provide date of onset of illness | ||
| Patient Preparation | None. | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | Routine testing is for Coxiella burneti phase 2 serology. Please indicate if testing for phase 1 serology is required (chronic infection) or pre vaccination screening. | ||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Victorian Infectous Diseases Reference Laboratory, Tel: 03 9342 2600, Address: Melbourne Health, 10 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||