Molecular Detection by PCR

Detection of Parvovirus B19 by conventional PCR.

Serum or plasma. Minimum volume required for either serum or plasma is 1.0 mL.

Submit serum or plasma in a sterile microcentrifuge tube.

Store samples refrigerated or frozen until shipped for testing. Ship frozen samples on dry ice, and refrigerated samples on wet ice

Shipping of specimens shall be done by a TDG certified individual in accordance with TDG regulations. For additional information regarding classification of specimens for the purposes of shipping, consult either Part 2 Appendix 3 of the TDG Regulations or section 3.6.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as applicable.

Suspected Parvovirus B19 infection.

Completed Emerging Bloodborne Pathogens requisition including sender name, address and telephone number. Patient name or identifier (referring specimen lab #), date of birth, test(s) requested. Indicate the type of specimen and date collected.

N/A

Serum or plasma samples are used to perform nested PCR analysis to detect B19 viral DNA.

21 calendar days.