Modality

TM

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg.              

Test Name

Anti-SARs- COV (IgG Antibodies)

Test Code

FA05

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Clotted Blood

Quantity Required

5 mL blood

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Red / Yellow Top

Method Used

CMIA

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual  for internal use only

Patient Instruction

Not applicable

Transport Instruction for TMH patients 

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients 

Within 2hrs of collection.   ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

Mon - Fri : 07.00 a.m. - 03.00 p.m.

Sat           : 07.00 a.m. - 01.00 p.m.

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours 

Stat samples         : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

Mon - Fri : Same day upto 03.00 p.m.   

Sat           : Same day upto 01.00 p.m.

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours  at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD 

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Mon - Fri : 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m
Sat : 7.00 a.m - 1.00 p.m.

Use

The presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies indicates a previous infection and possibly at least some degree of immunity or protection against future SARS-CoV-2 infection.