Chlamydia group serology (psittacosis)

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

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Samples required

● Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube)

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Test indications

  

Test information
  • Indirect immunofluorescence for
    • Chlamydia psittaci (psittacosis)
    • Chlamydia pneumoniae

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Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627

 

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