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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

RIP

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Note: Can share tube with Rickettsial culture or Q Fever PCR

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Unopened Tube
Store at Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature