Meningitis/Encephalitis Multiplex PCR (Panel) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Sterile container for CSF
Specimen Requirement	CSF 1 - 2 ml
Specimen Storage/Transport	Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4^oC before transport
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 2 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Molecular Micro
Contact Number	6394 1382
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1730 Sat: 0800hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1630 Sun & PH: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1500
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests
Additional Information	Includes: Cytomegalovirus, Enterovirus, Human parechovirus, Herpes simplex virus type 1, Herpes simplex virus type 2, Human herpesvirus 6 Varicella-zoster virus, Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenza, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Cryptococcus neoformans/gatti. NOTE: This Panel detects Enterovirus, Parechovirus, Herpes simplex virus and Varicella zoster virus. Therefore it may not be necessary to order separate assays for these viruses.

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Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025