Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Meningococcal PCR

Synonyms

N.meningitidis PCR
Meningococcal PCR (Blood)
Meningococcal PCR (CSF)

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

EDTA (purple) whole blood sample and/or CSF sample

Paediatric Specimen

50uL

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

All requests must be made via the Clinical Microbiologist or the Medical Officer of Health.

Method

Real Time PCR

Interpretation

Detected or Not detected

Minimum Volume

0.5mL