Post-Travel Screen 1 (Prior to 6 weeks)
Profile details
- Haematology Profile
- Biochemistry Profile
- Schistosome Abs
- Malarial Abs
Code
PTS
Sample Reqs
AABG [14]
Turnaround
10 days
Special instructions
[14] Provide details of travel history.
Sample type guide
A
Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)
B
Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml
G
Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml
Related specialties
- Tropical and travel related immunology
Additional information
- Request forms
- Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
- Discontinued tests