Newcastle Laboratories

Parvovirus B19 DNA:

Clinical Background:

This is a PCR assay used to detect parvovirus B19 DNA. The assay is used by the laboratory in certain parvovirus IgM reactive samples to confirm the diagnosis of acute infection. It is also indicat...

This is a PCR assay used to detect parvovirus B19 DNA. The assay is used by the laboratory in certain parvovirus IgM reactive samples to confirm the diagnosis of acute infection. It is also indicated as the primary diagnostic test in immunocompromised patients who may not produce detectable antibodies and to test amniotic fuid or fetal blood in suspect parvovirus related fetal hydrops. It should be noted that parvovirus DNA can be detectable in blood and tissues for many months or years following acute infection and only high levels of detection are associated with acute infection.

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Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Microbiology

    Microbiology

  • Specimen Container Adult:

    Blood - EDTA

    Blood - EDTA

  • Specimen Container Paediatric:

    Blood - EDTA

    Blood - EDTA

  • Minimum Volume Adult:

    5 ml

    5 ml

  • Minimum Volume Paediatric:

    1 ml

    1 ml

  • Special Requirement:

    Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

    Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

  • Sample Stability:

    Stable for up to 24 hours

    Stable for up to 24 hours

  • Transport Requirements:

    Standard

    Standard

  • Add On Test:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Quality Assurance:

    Sample referred to Reference Laboratory

    Sample referred to Reference Laboratory

  • Reference Ranges:

    None available
    None available
  • Factors Affecting Result:

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

  • Other Info:

    Referred to Micropathology

    Referred to Micropathology

Availability:

Sample referred to Reference Laboratory

Turn Around:

Infrequent request therefore turnaround time not available

Send To:

Department of Microbiology

Freeman Hospital
Freeman Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN

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