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 |'''Synonym(s)'''
-|cerebrospinal fluid, lumbar puncture
+|Cerebrospinal fluid PCR, CSF PCR
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 |'''Specimen'''
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 |'''Add-on conditions'''
-|Contact Microbiology to discuss
+|Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. Otherwise contact Microbiology
 |-
 |'''Test Availability'''
-|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
+|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
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 |'''Turnaround Time'''
-|Hastings - Cell count < 60 Mins, Culture 3 - 5 days, Biochemistry 1 - 2.5 hours
+|Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
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 |'''Where analysed'''
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 |'''Department'''
-|Microbiology and/or Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2448
+|Microbiology and/or Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637, or 2448
 |-
 |'''Registration Code'''
-|CSF
+|CNSP
 |-
 |'''Deletion Code'''
-|3095
+|CNSP
 |-
 |'''Useful Information'''
-|Click Here
+|Primary targets reported: HSV, VZV, Enterovirus, Parechovirus and N. meningitidis. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
 |-
 |'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
-|Refer to specific (blood) test for UoM information
+|N/A.
 |}