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Neisseria meningitidis Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Source Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Mnemonic M NAT
Specimen Requirements

Acceptable specimens:

  • minimum of 1 mL whole blood EDTA
  • minimum of 1 mL CSF
  • minimum of 1 mL serum, or
  • minimum of 1 mL plasma

 
Specimen Handling

Consult Microbiologist on Call at 770-3757 prior to collection.

Label all specimens: "PCR for N. meningitidis".

Transport specimens ASAP (priority).
Store specimens at 4°C until testing.
On receipt of specimen, contact CLS Molecular Microbiology during regular working hours so that the specimen can be processed.

Blood may be stored for 1 - 7 days at room temperature or at 4°C (EDTA preferred).
Additional Information DO NOT store whole blood at -20°C or -70°C.
Testing Location CLS Microbiology
Testing Frequency Monday - Friday
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