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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) NAT Panel (Synonym: Aseptic Meningitis, Viral Meningitis) | ||
| Pathogen: | HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, Enterovirus, Parechovirus | ||
| Collection Alert: | For CSF specimens refer to: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Collection Guidelines PX26-02.200 | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4153 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | At least 0.5-1 mL DEDICATED CSF sample in a sterile container. Note: Bloody CSF is not optimal for NAT (PCR) test. For suspected West Nile Virus and other arboviruses, also include blood testing. See West Nile Virus NAT and West Nile Virus Serology For other pathogens, contact the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call | ||
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| Transportation: | If specimen can be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of collection then ship on ice/cold packs. If transportation may exceed 24 hours from collection then freeze at -70°C and transport on dry ice. For suspected arboviruses in Risk Group 3: Ship as category A: if cultures only Ship as category B: if patient specimens | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 48 hours | ||
| Testing Area: | Molecular Diagnostics | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Both West Nile virus and enterovirus are seasonal, and may present with a similar clinical picture. See Enterovirus and Parechovirus NAT Panel, West Nile Virus NAT and West Nile Virus Serology | ||
| Contact Comments: | Consult with the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call if required. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, April 28, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Mar 11 2025 12:00AM | ||
