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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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Blood - EDTA
Blood - EDTA
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Blood - EDTA
Blood - EDTA
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 ml
5 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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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
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
N/A
N/A
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Quality Assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
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Reference Ranges:
None availableNone available -
Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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Other Info:
Referred to Micropathology
Referred to Micropathology