Virology
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CSF Viral testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Alternative name/Profile |
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) / Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) / Herpesviridae / Human Herpes Virus 1 (HHV-1) / Human Herpes Virus 2 (HHV-2) / neurotropic virus / neuroinvasive virus / cerebral herpes infection / viral encephalitis / Mollaret's meningitis/ VZV/ Enterovirus (EV) / Human Herpes Virus 6 (HHV-6) / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) / Human parechovirus (HPeV) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Department |
Virology | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigation |
Biofire Filmarray ME panel Sendaway Viral Testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Specimen type |
CSF | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Sterile universal container | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency of analysis |
Daily | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Turnaround time |
3 working days | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability |
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Notes |
CSF Specimens must be sent to the laboratory without delay Viral testing on CSF samples is performed in the microbiology department on the Biofire system FilmArray analysis is carried out on request onsite in the Microbiology lab in SJH with a TAT of <2hours.
The FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test.
The FilmArray ME Panel is capable of simultaneous detection and identification of multiple bacterial, viral, and yeast nucleic acids directly from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens obtained via lumbar puncture from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of meningitis and/or encephalitis.
The following organisms are identified using the FilmArray ME Panel:
If viral investigations are not covered by the Biofire ME panel (e.g. Epstein Barr virus, JC virus) the requesting team must fill out a General Microbiology Request form with specific Virology request and send to Microbiology lab - these tests will be performed in the NVRL with a TAT of up to 3 days.
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Last updated |
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:01:58 GMT |