Parvovirus Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)


Test Name
Parvovirus Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)
Test Code
PAPC
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for blood requests.

  Amniotic fluid, EDTA Blood, Plasma/Serum, Tissue biopsy

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL Bloods
Preferred Volume
1.0 mL Bloods
Comments

Recommended transport/storage conditions

  • Amniotic fluid: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • EDTA Blood: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • Plasma/Serum: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • Tissue biopsy: 2-8oC for 3 days
Assay Performed

Molecular Microbiology
RCH - 9345 4673
Laboratory Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:30 (excluding public holidays)

No afterhours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
Assay Frequency

Tuesdays and Thursdays