Virology
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Name |
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 / encephalitis / meningoencephalitis / Mollaret's meningitis/ VZV/ Enterovirus” to include Human Herpes Virus 6 (HHV-6) / CMV / Human parechovirus | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Department |
Virology | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigation |
HSV 1 / HSV 2 / VZV / ENTEROVIRUS” to include CMV / Human Herpes Virus 6 / Human parechovirus | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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 not covered by the Biofire panel above are requested (e.g. Epstein Barr virus, JC virus) the requesting team must contact the Consultant virologist on call- these tests will be performed in the NVRL with a TAT of up to 3 days.
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Last updated |
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:28:33 GMT |