Tests:CSF Multiplex PCR: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 21:35, 22 June 2026

Synonym(s)	cerebrospinal fluid, lumbar puncture
Specimen	CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
Paediatric Specimen	CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
Add-on conditions	Contact Microbiology to discuss
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings - Cell count < 60 Mins, Culture 3 - 5 days, Biochemistry 1 - 2.5 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Microbiology and/or Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 or 2448
Registration Code	CSF
Deletion Code	3095
Useful Information	Click Here
Measurement Uncertainty	Refer to specific (blood) test for UoM information

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