Haemophilus Influenza B Serology (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HIB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8006

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

TF

Synonyms

NA

Turnaround Time

1 day

Turnaround time: Next afternoon, from the time of arrival. Test performed daily.

Specimen Type

• Nasopharyngeal Swab

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• UTM Kit Flocked Swab - Viral

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• UTM Kit Flocked Swab - Viral

Additional Specimen Information

Throat swabs, nasal swabs and lower respiratory tract samples are also accepted.

Contact Information