Viral CSF PCR
Clinical Background:
This is a panel of tests for the detection by PCR of viruses in CSF. The panel cocnsists of: Herpes Simplex virus types 1 and 2, Varicella zoster virus, enterovirus and parechovirus.
This is a panel of tests for the detection by PCR of viruses in CSF. The panel cocnsists of: Herpes Simplex virus types 1 and 2, Varicella zoster virus, enterovirus and parechovirus.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
CSF in sterile Universal
CSF in sterile Universal
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
CSF in sterile Universal
CSF in sterile Universal
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Minimum Volume Adult:
1 ml
1 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
N/A
N/A
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Quality Assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme
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Reference Ranges:
None Available
None Available
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Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C