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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

PAB

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Pre and Post vaccination sera required. Send second serum approximately 6 weeks post vaccination.

The pre serum will be stored for a maximum of 6 months awaiting the post serum.

Instruct patients to return to the same collection centre so that specimen matching can occur.

Serum from splenectomy patients will be sent on receipt. Indicate clearly on the request slip.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Pre serum sent only on request.

Pre and post sera are sent together for testing in parallel.

Assay Frequency:

Monthly