| Test Name: Neisseria meningitidis, Detection of DNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Meningococcal PCR | ||
| PLS Test Code | NMD | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Analysis Performed On | ||
| Container | **Sterile container | Container colour | Blue |
| Multiple specimens | for CSF or other body fluid. Biopsy in sterile container, Blood in EDTA tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | ||
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | Turnaround Time Urgent | ||
| Turnaround Other | Discuss with Reference Laboratory | ||
| Days test is performed | By request | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | Testing must be approved by Department of Human Services. Contact the Microbiology Laboratory. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Collected by referring clinician. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Microbiological Diagnostic Uni, Public Health Lab., Tel: , Address: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, the University of Melbourne, Royal Parade Laboratory, Building 184, The University Of Melbourne VIC 3010 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||