Meningitis/Encephalitis Multiplex PCR (Panel)

BA0350

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Sterile container for CSF
Specimen Requirement
CSF
1 - 2 ml​
Specimen Storage/Transport
Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4oC 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.

Change History Notes

  • 03 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Day and Time Performed, Additional Information.

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Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025