Bacterial identification by real time PCR

Test description

Description:

A specific real-time PCR is performed to identify the presence of one of four pathogens potentially associated with bacterial meningitidis: Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Listeria monocytogenes and Haemophilus influenzae.

Results:

Identification of Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Listeria monocytogenes or Haemophilus influenzae.

Purpose of the test

Identification of Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Listeria monocytogenes or Haemophilus influenzae.

Criteria for performing this test in the context of reference activities.

Samples collected from a normal sterile body fluid (lumbar fluid, blood, peritoneal fluid) from patients with symptoms of bacterial meningitidis.

Instructions for samples

• Type: Samples collected from a normally sterile body fluid (lumbar fluid, blood, peritoneal fluid) from patients with symptoms of bacterial meningitidis.
• Minimum amount: 200 µl

Instructions for transport

For safety reasons, samples should be packed in a double protective container and hermetically sealed. If possible, transport should preferably be done refrigerated.

Unacceptable applications

Not applicable

Turn around time (and frequency of analysis)

• Turnaround time: 5 working days.
• Analysis days: Any weekday (excluding: public holidays, extended weekends and the period between Christmas and New Year).

Reporting of test results

The analysis report is sent in the manner desired by the applicant.