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Department

Immunology
STYP

Preferred Sample Type

Specific antibodies Salmonella Typhi V

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
  • Li Hep
2 ml of venous blood taken into blood collection tube

Specimen Transport

Usual

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Usual

Turnaround Time

up to 8 weeks

Sample Stability

Stored at 4C

Specific antibodies Salmonella Typhi V

General Information

This assay is used to asses the immune systems ability to respond to polysaccharide antigens and is not intended to be used in the assessment of a protective level of salmonella antibodies. UKAS Accredited Assay

Patient Preparation

No special arrangements required

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: UKNEQAS Specific Microbial antibodies Scheme