Polio serology (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS- Infectious Serology

Testing Laboratory

Department

Virology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5761

Synonyms

Acute flaccid paralysis
AFP

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

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Storage at 4° and transportation with icepacks via overnight courier to arrive within 24 hours. Do not dispatch samples on Friday, Saturday or the day before a public holiday

Address of referral laboratory:
Wallaceville Science Centre: 66 Ward Street,
Wallaceville,
Upper Hutt 5018, PO Box 40158,
Upper Hutt 5140,
New Zealand. T: +64 4 529 0600

This test may be vetted by a pathologist.
The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.

Declined tests:
If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependent on the viability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the Virology team (AK-MOL-INF-DIS@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz), giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Virologist via Lablink (09-3078995) and identify yourself as a doctor.

Contact Information