Serology Section

Different types of serologic tests are used to diagnose various disease.

Serology section. Serological tests are diagnostic methods that are used to identify antibodies and antigens in a patient s sample. The serology section specializes in serological assays for anaplasmosis brucellosis contagious equine metritis bovine and equine piroplasmosis dourine glanders and various mycobacterial agent exposures e g. Immunology and serology labs focus on.

Serologic testing may be helpful in the evaluation of individual patients with a high clinical suspicion for covid 19 when the results of molecular diagnostic testing are repeatedly negative or such testing was not performed. Specimen collection and handling serum. Serologic tests are blood tests that look for antibodies in your blood.

The serology section performs thousands of agar gel immuno diffusion agid test for the detection of equine infectious anemia coggin s tests in horses racing at new jersey race parks and shows. Collect blood in a red top or serum separate tube sst. All regulatory charts must include the submitting veterinarian s signature and complete animal identification.

Louis children s hospital performs diagnostic testing for the detection of a broad array of infectious agents and assessment of the immune system. The sensitivity and specificity of igg and total antibody is optimal three to four weeks after the onset of symptoms. Serology is the study of blood serum the clear fluid that separates when blood clots.

Immunology is the study of the body s immune system and its functions and disorders. Please complete an appropriate submission form available on the addl forms page and submit with sample. They can involve a number of laboratory techniques.

Specific igg or igm. Antibody serology tests are designed to detect multiple or specific classes of immunoglobulins e g total antibody vs. Ellen normansell supervisor 314 454 6116 the immunology serology section of the core laboratory at st.