Neisseria meningitidis groups A,B,C,W135

EPIC

Rapid antigen screen

Section

Microbiology

Clinical indications

Meningitis

Specimen requirement

1ml clotted blood. Brown, serum gel bottle. 1ml body fluid including CSF

Dispatch and handling instructions

Contact the lab to arrange the test in advance if urgent. Urgent request only

Turnaround time

Same day

Synonym

Not applicable

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes