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CSF in sterile 25 mL universal container. |
RealTime brain/CSF multiplex RT-PCR |
Herpes simplex-1 (HSV-1) Herpes simplex-2 (HSV-2) Varicella zoster virus (VZV) Enteroviruses Parechoviruses |
For samples other than CSF such as brain biopsy, or for specific extra pathogen testing in CSF such as CMV PCR, EBV PCR, HHV-6/7 PCR, JC PCR, toxoplasma PCR, arboviruses PCR, measles PCR, syphilis RPR etc, please make it clear on the request form or contact consultant virologist / virology clinical scientist.
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Throat or rectal swab in virus transport medium (NOT IN CHARCOAL) or faeces sample |
RealTime PCR |
Enteroviruses |
If CSF is unobtainable. |
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Enquiries |
Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627 |
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