Test Name
Tularemia Antibody
Alternate DescriptionFrancisella Tularensis Antibody
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Red Non Gel Microtainers
Summary Test NameTularemia Antibody
Minimum Volume1 ml serum
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin, separate, refrigerate until shipped
Additional Test InformationComparison of acute and convalescent titers is of greatest diagnostic value.