Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Red top (no additive)
Collection Instructions:
Send paired sera taken two weeks apart for rising titre.
1. Draw sufficient blood into red top tube.
2. Gently invert the tube 5 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Pathology/Pages/COXIELLA-BURNETII-TOTAL-ANTIBODY.aspx
1. Draw sufficient blood into red top tube.
2. Gently invert the tube 5 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Pathology/Pages/COXIELLA-BURNETII-TOTAL-ANTIBODY.aspx
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Not centrifuged: 2 hours
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 - 6 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Virology
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Complement Fixation Test (CFT)
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
