Francisella tularensis Antibody, DA
Also known as: Tularemia Ab
Use
The Francisella tularensis Antibody, Direct Agglutination (DA) test is used in the evaluation of suspected tularemia infection by detecting patient antibodies against F. tularensis. It serves to support clinical diagnosis, particularly where culture or molecular testing may be negative or unavailable.
Special Instructions
Send-out test. Available Tuesday–Saturday per performing laboratory schedules; Monday–Friday courier pick‑up recommended. This test was reactivated at Quest Diagnostics and performed at the Nichols Institute San Juan Capistrano facility as of February 20, 2023.
Limitations
Rejection of grossly hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, contaminated, icteric, or turbid sera; cerebrospinal fluid and other body fluids are not acceptable for testing.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1-2 mL Blood (yields serum)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Container
Red Top (No Additive)
Storage Instructions
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; Hyperlipemic; Contaminated; Icteric; Turbid; CSF and other body fluids
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 Days |
| Refrigerated | 14 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |
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