Meningococcal Screening PCR – CSF*

Test Information

• Container:
  Universal 30ml (white) or Sputum Pot 60ml (silver)
   
• Collection conditions:
  Dry sterile bottle. A throat swab (Charcoal swab) should also be obtained in all cases to detect pharyngeal carriage.-
   
• Reporting Frequency:
  TAT - 14 days
   

• Additional information

  *Test performed at a referral laboratory

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