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Serology section provides a routine serological testing service to the hospital, using the following: AXSYM (MEIA), IMX (EIA), QUANTUM and ELISA. We also use the following techniques: Latex slide, IHA and Immunblot (confirming HCV).
A wide range of tests are performed in the section, including:
- ASOT
- Brucella antibodies
- CRP
- HIV antibody
- HCV antibody confirmation
- Hepatitis B profile, surface antibody and antigen.
- RPR
- Rubella screening
- Donor screening for HTLVI and II
- SLE
- Mycoplasma antibody
- Chlamydia antigen
- Anti-DNA
- ANA
- CMV
- Leishmania antibody
- Schistosoma antibody
- Toxoplasma IgG and IgM antibodies
- TPHA
- EBV antibodies
- HSV I and II
- Echinococcus antibody
The section performing approximately 6,500 tests per month.
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