| Test Name: Salmonella antibodies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Typhoid Fever antibodies; Widal test | ||
| PLS Test Code | SAAN | 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 | 10 Days | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Microbiological Diagnostic Uni, Public Health Lab., Tel: , Address: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, the University of Melbourne, Royal Parade Laboratory, Building 184, The University Of Melbourne VIC 3010 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||