Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
This test can provide a rapid specific confirmation of diagnosis of meningococcal disease. A negative result does not rule out meningococcal disease.
Specimen container paediatric:
Blood – EDTA or CSF, Throat swab, skin samples in sterile Universal.
Specimen container adult:
Blood – EDTA or CSF, Throat swab, skin samples in sterile Universal.
Minimum volume paediatric:
1ml
Minimum volume adult:
5ml
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hrs.
Transport requirements:
Standard
Add on test:
N/A
Quality assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory.
Interpretation:
N/A
Reference ranges:
None available
Factors affecting result :
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Referenced Documents:
N/A
Other info:
Referred to Manchester PHE laboratory OR GOSH