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Parvovirus B19 Qualitative PCR, Plasma

Test ID: PB19QP

Test

Method

PCR

Report Includes

Parvovirus B19 Qualitative PCR

Specimens

Plasma (EDTA)

Clinical Utility

Disease/Condition:

  • Erythema infectiosum
  • Slapped cheek syndrome
  • Fifth disease
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Hydrops faetalis

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

10-Mar-2020

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma (EDTA)

Collection Containers

Preferred

Plasma (EDTA lavender top)

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient Unacceptable
Refrigerated 24 hours
Frozen >24 hours

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

10-Mar-2020

Performance / Interpretation

Method

PCR

Turnaround Time

6 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Parvovirus B19 PCR None
  • Negative
Performance characteristics were determined by the SickKids Microbiology Laboratory.
Results should be interpreted in the context of available clinical information.

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

10-Mar-2020

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
PB19QP 63345Parvovirus B19 PCR None

Test Version

10-Mar-2020