| Test Name: CSF Viral examination | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Enterovirus RNA (PCR) CSF; Herpes Simplex DNA (PCR) CSF; Varicella zoster DNA (PCR) CSF; Viral PCR (CSF) | ||
| PLS Test Code | HMULT | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | CSF | Analysis Performed On | Whole CSF |
| Container | CSF tube(s) | Container colour | Black |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 0.5 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 0.5 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 3 Days | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Daily Monday to Friday | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | Herpes multiplex PCR assay tests for Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, Varicella zoster virus and Cytomegalovirus. Specify on request if additional virus investigations are required. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Collected by referring Clinician. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Victorian Infectous Diseases Reference Laboratory, Tel: 03 9342 2600, Address: Melbourne Health, 10 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 20-Jun-2008 (Version: 1.02) | ||