Rickettsial PCR
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: 4ml EDTA blood (1ml if paediatric)
Turnaround Time: 3-5 working days |
Detection of rickettsial DNA in clinical samples for diagnosis of infection
Other Comments:
Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: PHE Porton