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III SEROLOGY

HTAA, KUANTAN 1.0 INTRODUCTION

This section mainly involved in the antibody and antigen detection in the serum.
These comprise of tests in bacteriology, virology, parasitology and immunology.

2.0 METHOD OF BLOOD COLLECTION

i. Draw 3.5 ml of blood into a plain tube with gel serum separator (except for test
eg: PID, HIV PCR (EDTA tube) and AFP (rectal swab)). Please refer Table 1: List of
Test Available and Table 2: List of Test from Refferal Laboratories for reference.
ii. Clot at ambient temperature.
iii. Despatch to the laboratory.

Note :
• Haemolysed, icteric and lipaemic specimens invalidate certain tests. Therefore,
if such specimens received, it will be rejected to ensure that the results are of
clinical value.
• Sufficient volume of serum is crucial as certain tests may need confirmation.
• For request of stool for AFP and PID screening, please contact microbiologist/
serology laboratory (ext: 2075) before sending specimen.

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