The end of March marked the retirement of St George’s Hospital Virologist Dr David Carrington.
Meningococcal Screening PCR – blood*
| Category | Medical Microbiology Molecular |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | TAT - 14 days |
Collection conditions
A throat swab (Charcoal swab) should also be obtained in all cases to detect pharyngeal carriage.
Additional information
*Test performed at a referral laboratory
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