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Specimen Collection

Pneumococcal Antibodies

Test Name
Pneumococcal Antibodies
Test Code
PNAB2 - All specimens require SEPARATE lab number for PNAB2 if other tests requested
Specimen Type

Serum - Gel

Minimum Volume
1 mL
Comments

Please refer to guidelines on pnuemococcal serology testing:

http://www.rch.org.au/immunology/#Pneumococcal_Antibody

NOTE:External laboratories and doctors of non-RCH patients should contact the Immunology Laboratory for information relating to test cost.

Assay Performed
Immunology
RCH
9345 5725
Laboratory Hours: 0800-1730 Mon-Fri (excluding PH)
no after hours service
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Assay Frequency
Batched. Result turn around approximately 4-6 weeks - contact Immunology Lab for further details.
See Also
Pneumococcal PCR
Strep pneumoniae Nucleic Acid Detection
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