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News, Test UpdateAnti-dsDNA Antibody TestingAnti-dsDNA antibody samples received by the laboratories must be accompanied by relevant clinical details, and prior testing history, to be processed. Background Antibodies to native or double-stranded DNA are found primarily in systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE). They are thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of the most severe forms of SLE when deposited as […]Read More
News, Test UpdateDiscontinuation of Heliobacter pylori serologyCanterbury SCL would like to inform referrers that Helicobacter pylori serology will no longer be routinely available from Friday 31 July 2020. H. pylori serology is a test that measures IgG antibodies specific to H. pylori in serum as evidence of infection at some time. This test is unable to determine if antibodies are present […]Read More
News, Test UpdateClinical details required for ESR testingAs of 13 July 2020 all ESR samples received by the laboratories must be accompanied by relevant clinical details in order to be processed. ESRs without relevant clinical details, as per table below, will not be processed. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in childrenJuvenile idiopathic arthritisKawasaki diseaseRheumatic feverSuspected prosthetic joint inflammationPolymyalgia RheumaticaTemporal (giant cell) arteritis Requesting […]Read More
News, Test UpdateAptima Multitest KitsOur supplier of the Aptima Multitest collection kits have informed us these are on global allocation and this product is on backorder. We are expecting kits to arrive in around 2- 3 weeks time. Please stock for your requirements only and do not overstock. If you have stock of any short-dated collection kits close to expiry, […]Read More