Virology
| Full details for "Enterovirus PCR". | |
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Name |
Enterovirus PCR |
Alternative name/Profile |
coxsackie A / coxsackie B / group A coxsackieviruses / group B coxsackieviruses / echoviruses / Polioviruses / paralytic poliomyelitis / encephalitis / myocarditis / pericarditis / pareses / Pleurodynia / hand foot and mouth disease |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
CSF, Skin swab, Throat swab, Respiratory secretions and vesicle fluid/swab. |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Sterile universal container or Viral liquid transport media(green top) |
Frequency of analysis |
Twice weekly (*CSF) |
Turnaround time |
Throat swab/Skin swab: 3 working days CSF: 1 working day |
Availability |
Monday - Friday |
Notes |
Please consult with Dr. Brendan Crowley, Consultant Microbiologist, before ordering, (01 4162968 bcrowley@stjames.ie ) * CSF Enterovirus PCR specimens are tested in Microbiology in St James on the FilmArray ME Panel. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately
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Last updated |
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:34:17 GMT |