Diphtheria Antibodies


Test Information

Test Name

Diphtheria Antibodies

Synonyms

DTP; Diphtheria toxoid serology; Diphtheria IgG

Price

$145.00

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Preferred Specimen

Extra SST

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

4 weeks


Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Preparation

Paired sera should be obtained wherever possible:

  • Acute sample - as early as possible in the illness, &
  • Convalescent sample 2 - 3 weeks after onset

Processing Information

Registration Code

DIP

Notes

  • Not for patient request, must have relevant clinical details

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

1 week

Interpretations

View Interpretations

External Referral Information

Referral Location

LabPlus (Via WHL)

External Lab Website