Pneumococcal Serology


Test Information

Test Name

Pneumococcal Serology

Synonyms

Pneumococcus, Pneumovax 23 Antibody Response; Pneumococcal antibodies

Price

$60.00

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Preferred Specimen

Extra SST

Testing Location

Referral


Collection Information

Preparation

Paired sera should be obtained wherever possible

  • Acute phase - as early as possible in the illness, and
  • convalescent sample 2-3 weeks after onset

Processing Information

Registration Code

PNSE

Alternative Specimen

Plain tubes


Methodology

Interpretations

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External Referral Information

Referral Location

LabPlus (via WHL)

External Lab Website