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Cerebrospinal fluid / Viral Panel PCR

Category Virology
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A multiplexed nucleic acid amplification test for the qualitative detection of Herpes Simples Virus (types 1 and 2) DNA, Varicella zoster virus DNA, Enterovirus RNA, Parechovirus RNA, Human Herpesvirus 6 DNA, Cytomegalovirus DNA, Epstein-Barr virus DNA, Adenovirus DNA.

This assay is performed on CSF, eye swabs, lesions swabs, rash swabs and saliva swabs.

Please note the viruses reported as part of the multiplex NAAT may vary dependent upon sample type and relevant clinical history. Please call virology to discuss if required.

Clinical Indications

CSF: viral central nervous system infection investigation
Eye swabs: viral eye infection investigation
Lesions swabs and rash swabs and saliva swabs: viral lesion/rash investigation
Saliva swabs: Congenital CMV infection investigation in neonates

Sample & container required CSF, Eye swabs, Skin swabs, Saliva Swabs
Sample volume 200ul
Sample container CSF in sterile universal containers. Swabs in Cobas PCR media or viral transport medium (VTM)
Transport storage Room Temperature
Turnaround time 3 days