Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Filarial serology (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
30th January 2024	Assay name	Dirofilarial immitis Serology (Sendaway Test)	Filarial serology (Sendaway Test)
	Alternative names	Filarial Serology, Filariasis Serology, Filaria serology, Filaria antibodies	Filariasis Serology, Filaria serology, Filaria antibodies

Alternative Names:

Filariasis Serology
Filaria serology
Filaria antibodies

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

DFS

Registration Instructions:

Microbiology pathologist approval required prior to testing.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

It is recommended that an FBE and film for microfilaria be performed.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Institute of Clin.Pathology & Medical Res. (ICPMR)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack