CSF – Viral PCR

Microbiology

Nucleic acid amplification assays (PCR) for the detection of the following in CSF:

Diagnosis of Viral Encephalitis / Meningitis

CSF

White top universal

Please state which condition you suspect when sending request.
Please state if patient is immunocompromised as additional testing may be indicated

Locally at RD&E

2 days

All positives will be communicated to the requesting clinician as soon as possible after testing is complete.