Specimen Collection : Parvovirus Nucleic Acid Detection

Specimen Collection

Parvovirus Nucleic Acid Detection

Test Name: Parvovirus Nucleic Acid Detection
Test Code: PAPC
Specimen Type: Amniotic Fluid, Blood: EDTA or Serum-gel, Tissue: specimen in sterile container
Minimum Volume: 1mL EDTA or 0.5mL plasma/serum/amniotic fluid
Assay Performed: Molecular Microbiology; RCH; Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052; Laboratory Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30; No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard; 9345 4673
Assay Frequency: Tuesdays and Thursdays

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne