Open AccessTurnaround times for molecular testing of pediatric viral cerebrospinal fluid samples in United Kingdom laboratories
Author(s) -
Siba Prosad Paul,
Varathagini Balakumar,
Arangan Kirubakaran,
Jothilingam Niharika,
Paul Anthony Heaton,
Paul Turner
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of clinical pediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2219-2808
DOI - 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i3.289
Subject(s) - medicine , turnaround time , clinical microbiology , diagnostic test , bacterial meningitis , cerebrospinal fluid , virology , pediatrics , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , computer science , operating system
Rapid molecular testing has revolutionized the management of suspected viral meningitis and encephalitis by providing an etiological diagnosis in < 90 min with potential to improve outcomes and shorten inpatient stays. However, use of molecular assays can vary widely.