Pneumococcal Antibody Serotyping (Blood): Non-Accredited Research Assay

Referring Laboratory

LabPlus ALSS International Sendaways

Testing Laboratory

Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PNES

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5125

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)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Samples must be sent frozen to Murdoch Children's Research Institute.

This is a research-based assay and is not accredited for diagnostic use. Analytical and clinical performance characteristics have not been established to the standard required for accredited diagnostic testing. Results should not be used as the sole basis for patient management decisions. Clinicians requesting this assay are responsible for contacting the research laboratory directly regarding outstanding results.

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