Rickettsia Serology

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REQUESTING AND COLLECTING

Ordering:
Include relevant clinical information on request form.
Container(s):
Serum (gold-top)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Reference Intervals:
See individual report or contact testing laboratory for information.

Laboratory:
Referred to: ICPMR Bacterial Serology 2 (9845-6861)
Synonyms:
O. tsutsugamushi Serology

R. australis Serology

R. typhi Serology

Scrub Typhus Serology

Spotted Fever Serology

Tick Typhus Serology

Lab Website:
ICPMR
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH
SydPath Handling:
SPRO: Centrifuge at 4°C, aliquot (x1). Sample sent from serology
Mnemonic:
RICK

GEcode:
RIC

SydPath
Serology
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Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010

Reference intervals and availability data is for general guidance only. For specific details contact laboratory or see specific patient reports.

Database managed by Dr Graham Jones at SYDPATH. For questions, comments or suggestions please call via 8382-9100 or e-mail on gjones@stvincents.com.au.