| (Microbiology) |
| Investigations | Parvovirus Parvovirus (erythrovirus) B19 commonly causes erythema infectiosum or "slapped cheek" syndrome in childhood. The virus replicates in erythrocytes and is associated with arthralgia or aplastic crisis in some patients, or hydrops foetalis if maternal infection occurs within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Serology Tests IgG IgM Molecular Tests Parvovirus B19 PCR |
Inform lab before sending | No | Specimen type | Serology Clotted blood: 5ml Clot activator and separation gel (GOLD CAPPED) container. Molecular EDTA: 4ml blood into a EDTA (LAVENDER CAPPED) container. Clotted blood: 5ml Clot activator and separation gel (GOLD CAPPED) container. Bone marrow: Collected in a sterile leak-proof container. |
Ideal time to take specimen | Labelling requirements | click here | How to take the specimen | Transport to the laboratory | If transport is delayed then store at +4°C | Test Times | Serology: Daily Parvovirus B19 PCR: Daily |
Turnround | Serology: 3 working days Parvovirus B19 PCR: 3 working days |
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