Test Code: Ricks Preferred Name Rickettsia antibody
No
N/A
External
Contact laboratory
Medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
|
Blood (adult) | 8 mL | SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top) |
|
Blood (paediatric) | 2 mL | 4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
COLLECTION NOTES
--No collection notes--
GENERAL NOTES
Antibodies may not be present in an early acute phase specimen and a serum collection after 2 weeks may be required for diagnosis.