Sepsis panel Adults, Neonates and burns 16 bacteria + 2 fungi

DESCRIPTION – this test is used to check for signs of infection or organ damage. This testing might include blood culture looking for bacterial infection or tests for viral infection like COVID-19 or influenza

METHODOLOGY – polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

TURN AROUND TIME – please enquire

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – serum or plasma separator tube

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – allow the serum to completely clot and ensure the absence of fibrin in serum. Separate the serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer serum to transport tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 24 hours; refrigerated: 5 days; frozen: 15 days

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – specimens collected in citrate anticoagulant

MRP – 17000.00

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory