Parechovirus by RT-PCR - Blood

Alternate test name

Echovirus 22, Echovirus 23

Gene name / Alternate gene name

VP0/VP1 region

Lab area

Microbiology - Molecular

Method and equipment

Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction

Expected turn-around time

Within 4 days

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

Testing limited to children < 1 year of age.

For testing on children >1year old, please contact the Microbiologist on-call through locating at 416-813-7500 for approval.

Requisition

Background and clinical significance

Testing limited to children < 1 year of age.

Disease condition

Neonatal sepsis

Customer Service

Toll Free: 1-855-381-3212
Local: 416-813-7200