Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
This test can be useful in the diagnosis of Whipple’s disease. Whipple’s disease is caused by infection with a form of bacteria called Tropheryma whippelii. The disorder mainly affects middle-aged white men and is a rare condition that prevents the small intestines from allowing nutrients to pass into the rest of the body.
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA Blood or CSF in sterile plain universal.
Specimen container adult:
EDTA Blood or CSF in sterile plain universal.
Minimum volume paediatric:
- 1ml EDTA
- 0.5ml CSF
Minimum volume adult:
- 5ml EDTA
- 0.5ml CSF
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hrs.
Transport requirements:
Standard
Add On Test:
N/A
Quality assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
Interpretation:
Interpretative comments are added to reports where applicable
Reference ranges:
None available
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Referenced Documents:
None available
Other info:
Referred to Micropathology