Collection Requirements

8.5 ml serum tube

Tube Colour

Gold

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

On request

Reference Laboratory

Monash University

Fee

AUD $115 not Medicare rebatable

Notes

Blood should be taken as soon as possible in the illness. Collect a 2nd sample 5-7 days later if clinically indicated and repeat at similar intervals if necessary.

Test code: LEPS

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