Parechovirus Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)


Test Name
Parechovirus Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)
Test Code
SAPEV
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for blood and swab requests.

CSF, EDTA blood, Faeces, Tissue, Dry flocked swab

Minimum Volume

CSF: 0.2 mL
EDTA blood: 0.5 mL
Faeces: 1 gram
Tissue: 3-5mm² of Fresh Tissue

Preferred Volume
1 mL blood / 0.5 mL CSF
Comments

Laboratory Staff:
The following samples are tested at RCH.

RCH Molecular Microbiology 
Respiratory Specimens (Bronchial washing, Bronchial lavage, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Nasopharyngeal swab, Sputum, Throat swab)

Refer to Respiratory Pathogens Panel (including SARS-CoV-2) Nucleic Acid Detection

RCH Bacteriology
CSF

All other samples are tested at VIDRL Molecular Microbiology.
Sample to be forwarded to Molecular Microbiology Department for send away preparation


Assay Performed
VIDRL
The Peter Doherty Institute 792 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
VIC
9342 9600

Activated T Cells and Double Negative T CellsAJA_4957_floqswabs

Astrovirus