Pseudonyms

Filariasis Serology

Collection Requirements

8.5 ml serum tube

Tube Colour

Gold

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Weekly

Reference Laboratory

Westmead Hospital Sydney

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Notes

Consider thick and thin blood smears for demonstralion of microfilaria

Test code: MIABS

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