Cysticercosis serology (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS- Microbiology

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CYST

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5829

Synonyms

Teniasis serology
Taenia Solium (pork tape worm) serology
Neurocysticercosis serology

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Adult samples: place on the 8100 for sample separation.

Microcollect samples: centrifuge and separate sample into a screw top "sarstedt" vial - serotubes are unsuitable for shipping.

Check there are two points of ID on the sendaway aliquot.
Place in the WESTMEAD rack on the top shelf of fridge # 1 in Specimen services.
Transport refrigerated.

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