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| Lab Section Category | |
| Specimen Required |
3 – 5 mL plain blood, within 9 days of onset of illness |
| Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze. |
| Method |
Enzyme immunoassay |
| Test Results |
Reported as Positive or Negative |
| Turnaround Time |
<1 – 3 days |
| Day(s) Test Set up |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
Change History Notes
29 Jul 2014 04:45 PM
Change of Day(s) Test Setup to every Monday, Wednesday and Friday w.e.f 1 August 2014.
Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025
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