Trypanosomal cruzi Antibodies Test | Austin Pathology

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Trypanosomal cruzi Antibodies

Alternate Names	T. cruzi serology, Trypanosomal cruzi serology, Chagas disease serology, Trypanosomiasis American Serology
Ordering Information	Relevant clinical and travel history should be provided.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Minimum Adult Volume	500uL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Weekly

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	TRYPS
Container ID	S, SP
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	Microbiology, Westmead Hospital