Rickettsial Latex Antibodies (NY LATEX R)
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| Synonyms:
| Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Latex, New York Latex |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer.
The test detects antibodies within 7-9 days of disease onset, and should be used to detect active infection. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 500 microL serum |
| Collection: | Refrigerate at 2-8°C up to 5 days; freeze at -20°C for longer storage.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; plasma specimens; lipemia; bacterial contamination; bilirubin; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Latex agglutination |
| Test Use: | Establish serologic diagnosis of infection due to RMSF |
| Additional Information: | The test detects antibodies within 7-9 days of disease onset, and should be used to detect active infection. |
| Testing Includes: | If positive, a titer is reflexed. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |