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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

SARS-CoV-2 serology

Synonyms

Covid antibodies
SARS-CoV-2 spike antibody
SARS-CoV-2 NCP antibody
Covid-19 antibodies

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Gold or Red tube

Paediatric Specimen

Paediatric Gold or Red tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

300uL serum

Aliquot Transport

Chilled

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Method

Cobas Pro

Unit of measurement

Spike antibody = U/mL

Reference interval

All patients are tested by the Roche Elecsys Total (IgG and IgM) antibody SPIKE and NCP assays.

The SPIKE assay is reported quantitatively. The NCP assay is reported qualitatively.