CSF panel of molecular tests

Description: 
CSF molecular assays for HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, EBV, CMV, enterovirus.
Additional assays for parechovirus, JC virus, HIV-1, HIV-2, travel related encephalitis are available following specific requests to clinicians.
Clinical details: 
Meningitis, encephalitis, meningoencephalitis
Related condition or disease: 
Virology , CSF PCR
Synonyms or keywords: 
Meningitis, encephalitis, meningoencephalitis, travel related encephalitis
Units: 
Positive /Negative/Indeterminate/Inhibitory
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
CSF
Turnaround time: 
Depends on the assays used
Special sample instructions: 

send to laboratory as soon as possible.

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
2-8 C up to 28 days or 24 hrs room temperature
Time limit for extra tests: 
None
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS

DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at King's

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Last updated: 07/08/2015