New spinal fluid test aims to speed up brain infection diagnosis

NCT ID NCT06820060

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study evaluates how well a new test panel (QIAstat-Dx ME Panel Plus) detects meningitis and encephalitis from spinal fluid samples. Researchers will compare the test results to standard methods using leftover samples from 1500 patients. The goal is to confirm the test works accurately in everyday hospital settings.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • QIAGEN

    Manchester, United Kingdom

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