Rickettsial serology
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: 4ml clotted blood (1ml if paediatric)
Turnaround Time: 5-7 working days |
Serological diagnosis of past or recent Rickettsial infection by detection of IgG and IgM antibodies
Other Comments:
Provide specific travel and exposure history, please state if history of insect bites, provide details of symptoms
Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: Porton