Tropheryma whippelii PCR
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Biopsy (in small amount of sterile saline) Sterile CE marked leakproof container 4mL EDTA blood >1 mL CSF
Turnaround Time: 10-14 days |
Dectection of Tropheryma whippelii DNA in clinical samples by PCR
Other Comments:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable
Reference Lab: PHE Leeds