Parvovirus B19 Quantitative PCR

Test information: Haematological manifestations of Human Parvovirus B19 infection present during the acute viremic stage, often before seroconversion. Therefore, in these settings Parvovirus PCR testing is more reliable.

Availability: Referred to Micropathology Ltd: Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: Next Day upon receipt at Micropathology Ltd

Related Tests: Parvovirus B19 Serology

Specimen Type(s)

• Amniotic Fluid;
• Bone Marrow;
• Cerebrospinal fluid;
• Clotted blood;
• EDTA Whole Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Green Top BD;
• Purple Top BD;
• Sterile CE-marked Universal Container;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Top Sarstedt;
• Purple Top Microtainer BD;
• Sterile CE-marked Universal Container;

Analytes

• Human Parvovirus B19 DNA;

Part of a test profile?

N/A

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

5 - 10mL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Minimum-clotting time 30 minutes.
• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Results: Negative / Positive

UKAS number

N/A

UKAS accredited test?

No

Comments

N/A

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