To determine stage or activity of disease of patients with acute infection and chronic carriers.
Container / Tube
Leeds – Red top, yellow ring. Serum sample.
MYTT – Brown. Serum sample.
Collection Conditions
Min volume 5 ml.
Availability
Urgent out of hours requests must be discussed with on call virologist.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
5 days – TAT may be increased if this test is requested with a panel of other investigations.
Additional Information
N/A
ID
3713