Investigation Name:CSF Viral PCR

Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Referred Ext 88257

Requestable Seperately?No

Minimum Sample Volume:1ml

Expected Turnaround Time:48 hr

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Investigations for viral meningitis, e.g. Herpes Simplex Virus

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Please collect CSF into a series of sterile universals. Send samples 1 and 3 to Microbiology for cell count and culture. It is important CSF samples are not left on the ward and should be transported to Microbiology as soon as possible. Out of hours please contact the Microbiology BMS on call via switchboard once the sample has been taken to discuss urgent processing of the sample.

Reference Laboratory Details:Microbiology Dept, Heartlands Hospital,Bordesley Green East,B'HAM,B9 5ST (Tel: 0121 424 1241)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:BMHM