Coxiella burnetii Serology

This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description: 
Sample sent to the PHE Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL), Porten Down for Coxiella burnetii serology testing using an indirect immunoflourescence and ELISA techniques. In acute infection, antibodies may not be present, so a convalescent specimen should also be tested. Coxiella can result in chronic infection: if there is a clinical suspicion of chronic infection, please discuss the case with an infection specialist to guide appropriate choice of investigations.
Clinical details: 
Coxiella burnetii is a zoonosis which can result in sub-clinical or symptomatic infection. In acute cases, the presentation may be with an influenza-like illness, pneumonia, or hepatitis. The most common manfestation of chronic Q fever is endocarditis.
Related condition or disease: 
Q fever, Coxiella, Zoonosis, Endocarditis
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
Turnaround time: 
21 working days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730


For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 04/12/2017