Diptheria Antibodies

Test Information

Test Name

Diptheria Antibodies

Synonyms

DTP; Diptheria toxoid serology; Diptheria IgG

Preferred Specimen

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, &
C onvalescent sample 2 - 3 weeks after onset

Processing Information

Registration Code

DIP

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

1 week

Interpretations

View Interpretations

Contact Information

laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz

External Referral Information

Referral Location

LabPlus (Via WHL)

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/277/diphtheria-igg