The word serology means the detection of antibodies to a particular antigen. Antibodies appear in the circulation as part of an immune response to the presence of an antigen or infective agent (bacteria, viruses). Antibodies therefore are merely indicators of exposure to an infective agent and often only appear during the convalescent phase of an infection. The timing of a specimen is therefore crucial for the interpretation of serology results.
Most of our current assays utilize enzyme immunoassay technology (Elisa). The methodology is rapidly becoming more automated and performed on the same instrumentation as endocrinology assays. All the tests listed are performed at least once a day. Almost all tests that arrive at the laboratory during the evening will be performed and resulted by 07h00 the next morning.
The following serological tests are performed:
Herpes Simplex Virus
Epstein Barr virus serology
Cytomegalovirus
Rubella
HIV combo
Autoimmune profiles
Rheumatoid arthritis profiles
ASO Titers
Cardiolipin
Chlamydia
Gonnococcal antibodies
Schistosoma antibodies
Syphillis serology
Toxoplasma
Rickettsial antibodies
Thyroid antibodies
Widal
Yersinia
Brucella
Hepatitis studies
Quanteferon TB
Cotinine
Helicobactor Pylori
Measles
Mumps
Varicella
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