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Streptococcus pneumoniae PCR
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing for invasive pneumococcal disease.
Suitable specimens are CSF, pleural fluid, EDTA blood. Culture is also recommended.
S. pneumoniae PCR is not performed on respiratory tract specimens (e.g. sputum, throat swab). Culture should be performed instead. |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed Monday to Saturday, with results usually available within 48-72h of receipt by the testing lab. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Pneumococcus PCR, S. pneumoniae PCR, |
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Code:
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VSRPN |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile PCR Container (STERIPCR), |
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Sample Type:
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Blood; CSF; Pleural Fluid |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample required. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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250uL |
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Stability:
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1 week chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 12-12-2023 14:15 |