Streptococcus pneumoniae Serology (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Streptococcus pneumoniae Serology (Blood)

Alternate Names	Pneumococcal antibodies, PNAB, Pneumococcal Ab, Strep pneumoniae Serology, Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigens
Test Code	PNABS
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients will be charged. External laboratories and external/private patients should contact the RCH Immunology Laboratory (ph: 03 9345 5725) for information relating to test costs
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	-

Container ID	S, SP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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