South West London Pathology (SWLP) is introducing new Beckman Coulter biochemistry analysers to it’s blood sciences laboratories across the whole SWLP network. This post includes the reference range changes for Croydon, Kingston and St George’s Hospital. Details of the changes for Epsom and St Helier hospitals will be added soon.
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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