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Laboratory Code
LAB2412
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) |
|---|---|
| Ambient | As soon as possible, up to 1 day |
| Refrigerate | Up to 7 days |
| Frozen | NA. Please contact lab for more information. |
Methodology
Real-time Multiplexed Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
NA
Reference Interval
Not detected.
Critical Values: Clinician will be informed of positive result.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
For the simultaneous detection and identification of multiple bacterial, viral, and yeast nucleic acids directly from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens obtained via lumbar puncture from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of meningitis and/or encephalitis.
Pathogens tested include:
1. Escherichia coli K1
2. Haemophilus influenzae
3. Listeria monocytogenes
4. Neisseria meningitidis
5. Streptococcus agalactiae
6. Streptococcus pneumoniae
7. Cytomegalovirus
8. Enterovirus
9. Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2
10. Human herpesvirus 6
11. Human parechovirus
12. Varicella zoster virus
13. Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii
Service Code
23620
LOINC Code Information
99087-9
Update
Last updated 17/3/2025