To determine stage or activity of disease of patients with acute infection and chronic carriers.
Tube
Red top, Yellow ring. Serum sample
ID
3713
Availability
Urgent out of hours requests must be discussed with on call virologist
Turn around
5 days – TAT may be increased if this test is requested with a panel of other investigations
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
Min volume 5 ml
IP Routine TAT
5 days – TAT may be increased if this test is requested with a panel of other investigations
GP Routine TAT
5 days – TAT may be increased if this test is requested with a panel of other investigations