Detection by molecular method ( PCR) for presence of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Neisseria meningitidis in blood.
Use for detection of systemic infection / meningitis.
Plasma
Pink top (EDTA) 6ml
For electronic requesting using EPIC (RDUH ONLY):
Search for: ‘Meningococcal & Pneumococcal PCR‘ or test code ‘LAB9330‘
Sent to Reference Laboratory
1-2 days
Please contact the laboratory to discuss urgent tests. Positive results are phoned to requesting clinician as soon as possible.
Specimen Labelling Procedure
9018
