Enterovirus by RT PCR - Blood

Alternate test name

Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis

Gene name / Alternate gene name

Polyprotein

Lab area

Microbiology - Molecular

Method and equipment

Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction

Expected turn-around time

Within 48 hours

Specimen type

Specimen requirements

Whole blood (EDTA) - 1 mL minimum for 1 test, 3-5 mL recommended for multiple tests.

Storage and transportation

All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 24 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs

Special requirements

Test reserved for infectious workup of Cardiomyopathy/Myocarditis patients.

RT-PCR testing from blood sample not validated for other disease conditions and will not be processed.

Requisition

Disease condition

Customer Service

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