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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 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 Version

10-Mar-2020

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
PB19QP 63345Parvovirus B19 PCR None

Test Version

10-Mar-2020