Meningococcal PCR (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MENI

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7310

Synonyms

Neisseria meningitidis PCR,
Neisseria meningitidis Nucleic Acid Detection

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Last updated: 10/09/2026