Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Q Fever PCR (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
30th May 2024	Preferred Specimen Type	Blood	Blood Cerebrospinal Fluid
	Preferred Container Type	EDTA 4 mL	EDTA 4 mL CSF tube

Alternative Names:

Coxiella burnetii PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

QFP

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Paraffin Block Shavings

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
CSF tube
Plain PCR Tube

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

DEPARTMENT HEAD AUTHORISATION REQUIRED

Note: Can share blood tube with Rickettsial PCR.

Instructions for Anatomical Pathology:

Contamination free sectioning is required - gloves and DNA ZAP must be used.

Cut sections from block selected by Pathologist.

Collect sections into a clean PCR tube.

Deliver to Microbiology (Serology area) along with request form for entry into Pathnet Millennium and referral.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form