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Antenatal Micro Serology Screen

Test Name
Antenatal Micro Serology Screen
Test Code
ANTE4, then enter from the following: Hi, Sy, Hb, Hc, Ru (or choose F1 if all). See below.
Specimen Type

Serum - Gel

Minimum Volume
5 mL
Preferred Volume
7.5 mL
Comments

Tests: HIV antibodies, Syphilis screen/TPHA, Hepatitis Bs Ag, Hepatitis C Ab, Rubella IgG.


LAB NOTES:


For public RWH antenatal, tick box, requests


Proc code= ANTE4, then for:


HIV antibodies - Enter Hi


Syphilis screen / TPHA - Enter Sy


Hepatitis Bs Ag - Enter Hb


Hepatitis C Ab - Enter Hc


Rubella IgG - Enter Ru


OR, if all Microbiology tests ticked on request form, select F1 for all tests.

Assay Performed
Microbial Serology
RCH
9345 4910
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri (Excluding Pub Hol)
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice
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Assay Frequency

As requested

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