Filaria antigen and antibody (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Westmead Hospital Pathology

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FILS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8526

Synonyms

Filarial serology

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

In the first instance, please request "Microfilaria screening" on an EDTA
(purple top) blood tube and microscopy will be performed by Haematology.

Please provide travel history and onset date for the current illness.

Please contact one of the Clinical Microbiologists or the Microbiology Registrar (phone numbers available on Paanui - Phone List) if you would like to discuss further.

Contact Information