Neisseria meningitidis clinical characterisation
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Lab name |
Meningococcal Reference Laboratory |
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Lab location |
Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
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Test Name |
Neisseria meningitidis clinical characterisation |
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Organisms |
Neisseria meningitidis |
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Requested for surveillance |
yes |
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Notice required |
no |
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Sample requirements |
At least 300 µL of blood or cerebrospinal fluid |
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Pre-transport requirements |
Refrigerated |
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Transport requirements |
Send with ice pack via overnight courier to arrive within 24 hours.
Do not dispatch samples on Friday or the day before a public holiday. |
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How results reported |
Grouping and PorA results from notified cases are reported to the referring laboratory and notified electronically to EpiSurv. |
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Test form number |
PHFS0647 |
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Referral link |