Faeces samples are tested from patients with a history suggestive of enterovirus. Clinical details may include any combination of – meningitis, encephalitis, headache, PUO, pyrexia, rash, chest pain, myocarditis, Bornholm’s disease, Myalgic encephalomyelitis or query polio.
Tube
Brown top universal with spoon.
ID
3669.
Additional Information
In house assay for all Enterovirus and Parechovirus serotypes.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
IP Routine TAT
3 days.
GP Routine TAT
3 days.