Chlamydia Antibodies


Test Information

Test Name

Chlamydia Antibodies

Synonyms

Chlamydia pneumoniae, Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia serology, LGV; Psittacosis

Price

$80.00

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Preferred Specimen

Extra SST

Testing Location

Referral


Collection Information

Preparation

  • It is important to provide clinical details; in particular history of oversea travel
  • Samples received without relevant clinical information will not be processed.

Processing Information

Registration Code

CHAB

Notes

  • Test for C.pstittaci and pneumoniae detention is no longer available from July 2015.
  • If testing of these organisms is clinically indicated a serum sample will be forwarded to an Australian reference laboratory, after consultation with the clinical microbiology team.

Alternative Specimen

Plain tube


External Referral Information

Referral Location

Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)

External Lab Website