Q-fever – serology

Detection of Coxiella burnettii (Q fever) antibodies
Microbiology
Serology
○ Whole blood ○ Serum
Other Information
○ An acute and convalescent may be required for laboratory diagnosis.
○ Serum separator tubes
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
PHOL
○ Up to 10 days from receipt by PHO laboratory
416-586-4800 extension 4617
NO
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.

○ Specimens should be transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory ASAP after collection at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C).

○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing