Bacterial encephalitis/ Bacterial meningitis panel (5 bacteria)

Method

Q-PCR

Sample Type

CSF

Parameters

S pneumoniae
N meningitidis
L monocytogns
L spp
H influenzae

Test Conditions

Turnaround Time

Next Day 4 pm

Cutoff

Daily 1 pm (Mon-Sat)

Transport Temp.

Frozen in dry ice within 12-24 hrs or on frozen ice packs within 6-8 hrs of collection (2-8 Degree)