Q fever

Referred to Virology Reference Laboratory, Public Health England South West Laboratory, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB
 

Alternative names, keywords

Coxiella burnetti

Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Test indications

 

Test information

Sample will only be sent for testing following approval from the Consultant Virologist. Please discuss this request with them before sending a sample to the lab.

Reference range

 

Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627