Enterovirus/Parechovirus PCR, CSF

Collection Requirements

Source: CSF
Container: Sterile cup
Volume: 0.5 mL

1-2 days
Testing run daily
Specimens must arrive in Microbiology by 5:00 a.m. to be included in the batch

Routine

Reflex for parechovirus testing is automatic for children <6 months age
Parechovirus can be tested for children >6 months age as a separate order

Refrigerate
Specimens must be received in Microbiology within 24-hours of collection

Adele Hall

Microbiology

Qualitative RT-PCR

Not detected

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