A study carried out by Microbiologists at St George’s Hospital, using test data from South West London Pathology (SWLP) laboratories, shows that patients with laboratory evidence of Covid-19 in the first wave of the pandemic were 94% protected against reinfection in the second wave.
Meningococcal Screening PCR – CSF*
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | TAT - 14 days |
Collection conditions
Dry sterile bottle. 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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