C.burnetii (Q-fever) serology

This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description: 
Sample is forwarded by virology staff to reference laboratory and clinical advice is provided by microbiology staff.

CFTs are performed at King's. If positive, the sample is forwarded to RIPL, PHE Porton Down for ELISA, IF and PCR assays.
PCR is done on serum, EDTA whole blood and tissue samples if specified as acute infection.
Clinical details: 
Q-fever endocarditis, fever of unknown origin, granulomatous hepatitis
Units: 
Titre
Sample type and Volume required: 
10 ml serum, EDTA whole blood, endocardial tissue, valve tissue, post-mortem samples
Turnaround time: 
14 days
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS

DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.

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Last updated: 07/08/2015