Neisseria meningitidis Screening PCR** – Blood

Sample type	Blood
Container	EDTA	Click image to enlarge ×
Sample volume	0.5-1.0 mL
Turnaround time	On samples received by 11.00, Result available between 16.00-17.00 same day
Hospital	CHI at Temple Street
Telephone number	01 878 4435
Laboratory	IMSRL
Special precautions / Clinical Comment	Samples should be collected as close to onset as possible and prior to administration of antibiotics. Store samples at 4⁰C if delay in transportation ** Test not accredited
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