Meningitis / Encephalitis PCR (Biofire Array) (DISCONTINUED)

Specimen Container	Sterile container for CSF
Specimen Requirement	CSF 1 - 2 ml
Specimen Storage/Transport	-
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 3 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	CGH
Laboratory	Microbiology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests
Additional Information	Refer to new test Meningitis/Encephalitis Multiplex PCR (Panel) BA0350 effective 02/09/2019 BC9999

Change History Notes

04 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

REMOVED. Refer to new test BA0350 Meningitis/Encephalitis Multiplex PCR (Panel) effective 02/09/2019.

Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025