TEST ID ECOLIPCR ESCHERICHIA COLI K1 PCR CSF
Infectious
Additional Codes
CSF E COLI K1
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Microbiology
Specimen Type
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Specimen Required
CSF collected via lumbar puncture
Specimen Minimum Volume
300 ul
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
---|---|---|
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | Ambient | 24 hours |
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
Report Available
Same day
Methodology
FDA approved multiplex RT-PCR with melt analysis