Complement fixation test
Description:
Complement Fixation Test (CFT) detects both specific IgG and IgM. In practice it cannot be used to distinguish between IgG and IgM. Due to its relative insensitivity it should be considered as an IgG test system and a negative result should not be considered to exclude past infection.
This assay can not distinguish between past influenza infection and response to recent vaccination.
CFTs are for
Influenza A virus antibody
Influenza B virus antibody
Adenovirus antibody
RSV antibody
Q fever antibody
Chlamydia genus antibody
Mycoplasma antibody
Please send respiratory samples in all acute cases.
This assay can not distinguish between past influenza infection and response to recent vaccination.
CFTs are for
Influenza A virus antibody
Influenza B virus antibody
Adenovirus antibody
RSV antibody
Q fever antibody
Chlamydia genus antibody
Mycoplasma antibody
Please send respiratory samples in all acute cases.
Units:
Titres
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Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
10 ml serum
Turnaround time:
14 days
Time limit for extra tests:
1 year
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
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
Laboratory:
Last updated: 07/08/2015
