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|'''Synonym(s)'''
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|cerebrospinal fluid, lumbar puncture
|Cerebrospinal fluid PCR, CSF PCR
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|'''Specimen'''
|'''Specimen'''
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|'''Add-on conditions'''
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Contact Microbiology to discuss
|Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. SMO request form. Otherwise contact Microbiology
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|'''Test Availability'''
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
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|'''Turnaround Time'''
|'''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'''
|'''Where analysed'''
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|'''Department'''
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology and/or Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2448
|Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630
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|'''Registration Code'''
|'''Registration Code'''
|CSF
|CNSP (Added by Microbiology staff only).
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|'''Deletion Code'''
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3095
|CNSP
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|'''Useful Information'''
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|Primary targets reported: HSV, VZV, Enterovirus, Parechovirus and N. meningitidis. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
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|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Refer to specific (blood) test for UoM information
|N/A.
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Latest revision as of 03:14, 18 September 2026

Synonym(s) Cerebrospinal fluid PCR, CSF PCR
Specimen CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
Paediatric Specimen CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
Add-on conditions Infectious agent investigation with abnormal results - reflex testing. SMO request form. Otherwise contact Microbiology
Test Availability Mon - Sun, 08:00 - 15:30 hrs
Turnaround Time Hastings - Approximately 120 mins.
Where analysed Hastings
Department Microbiology: (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2630
Registration Code CNSP (Added by Microbiology staff only).
Deletion Code CNSP
Useful Information Primary targets reported: HSV, VZV, Enterovirus, Parechovirus and N. meningitidis. Secondary targets reported IF positive.
Measurement Uncertainty N/A.