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Meningococcal Reference Laboratory

If a result is required in order to inform public health or clinical decision making, please contact the laboratory at ipl@phfscience.nz

Area	Health Science
Lab name	Meningococcal Reference Laboratory
Lab location	Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua
Test name	Neisseria meningitidis DNA characterisation
Organisms	Neisseria meningitidis
Requested for surveillance	yes
Notice required	no
Sample requirements	At least 40μL DNA extract
Pre-transport requirements	Store below ‑20°C
Transport requirements	Send with ice pack via overnight courier to arrive within 24 hours. Do not dispatch samples on Friday, Saturday or the day before a public holiday.
Unacceptable sample types	Insufficient sample
How results reported	Grouping and PorA results from notified cases are reported to the referring laboratory and notified electronically to EpiSurv.
Test form number	PHFS0647
Referral link	Download form

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