Tropheryma whippelii serology (Whipples disease)
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: 4ml EDTA blood (1ml if paediatric) , purple top,
Turnaround Time: 10-14 days |
Serological daignosis of Tropheryma whippelii infection
Other Comments:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 24 hours are undesirable
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: Leeds