STYP
Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
- Li Hep
2 ml of venous blood taken into blood collection tube
Specimen Transport
UsualSample Processing in Laboratory
UsualSample Preparation
UsualTurnaround Time
up to 8 weeksSample Stability
Stored at 4CSpecific antibodies Salmonella Typhi V
General Information
This assay is used to asses the immune systems ability to respond to polysaccharide antigens and is not intended to be used in the assessment of a protective level of salmonella antibodies. UKAS Accredited Assay
Patient Preparation
No special arrangements required
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: UKNEQAS Specific Microbial antibodies Scheme