- PCR assay for the detection of Trophymera whipplei – causative agent of “Whipple’s Disease”.
- Classic Whipple’s Disease is associated with intermittent arthralgia or chronic digestive disorder with diarrhoea and/or weight loss.
- Other common manifestations include endocarditis and neurological symptoms as well as chronic localised infections such as adenopathy, uveitis, pulmonary and joint infections. T.whipplei has also been associated with acute infections such as pneumonia, gastroenteritis and bacteraemia.
Tube
White top universal.
ID
3680
Availability
Twice weekly.
Turn Around
5 days.
Send To
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
Blood and CSF samples are the most commonly received sample types for this test although a number of samples may be suitable, eg. Heart valves, synovial fluid, paraffin-embedded tissue and fresh tissue. Send in sterile universal. If unsure contact the laboratory.
IP Routine TAT
5 days.
GP Routine TAT
5 days.