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Description Yellow cap Use for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR urine samples only Fill the plastic pipette with voided urine to between

Microbiology Notes A travel history is essential when requesting this investigation If microscopy or PCR testing of tissue samples is required please discuss

quantifiable measurement of HIV Type 1 in human plasma Further specialist tests for HIV positive patients include HIV resistance tests and HIV Proviral DNA PCR

:Respiratory screen Heart screen Encephalitis screen Myalgia screen For a more rapid diagnosis of current infection, viral nose and throat swabs for PCR

range of viruses depending on the clinical details These samples are NOT suitable for Chlamydia investigations See also:eye swab Chlamydia trachomatis PCR

both internally and externally using a variety of different techniques including immunohistochemistry (IHC), Fluorescent in situ hybridisation (FISH), PCR

antibodies may be of value in the diagnosis of deep seated infections such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and epididymitis See also:Chlamydia trachomatis PCR

BK virus is detected by PCR. Tested following specific request.

The optimal tests for diagnosis of viral encephalitis are PCR tests on a CSF sample This serology screen comprises the following tests:Influenza A virus

PCR) can be performed on serum or EDTA blood samples. Please discuss with the laboratory.

are normally measured in immuno-compromised patients in accordance with agreed protocols or at the suggestion of the laboratory CMV may be detected by PCR

PCR) can be performed on serum and EDTA blood samples and amniotic fluid. Please discuss with the laboratory.

raised CMV IgG result a CMV IgM test is performed A positive CMV IgM result indicates recent infection If CMV IgM positive, direct detection of virus by PCR

the presence of Actinomyces in cases of canaliculitis For neonates investigation for Chlamydia infection is recommended See also:Chlamydia trachomatis PCR

sample for storage / differential diagnostic testing Purple EDTA tube with blood sample for storage which may need to be sent if MPox is detected by viral PCR

This test cannot usually be added on to a previous request as, unless the sample is frozen quickly, the DNA used for Factor V and Prothrombin gene PCR

PCR) can be performed on vitreous and aqueous fluid samples or an EDTA blood sample. Please discuss with the laboratory.

microbiologist The standard Mycobacterial culture period is 6 weeks, but in certain cases culture may be extended to 12 weeks See also:Mycobacterium and TB PCR

Specific tests: Positive TPPA in syphilis, Positive 14-3-3 protein in Sporadic or Variant CJD, Positive Viral PCR in meningitis.

Measles IPC guidance Measles poster National Measles guidelines Measles PCR