PCR detection of Parechovirus. Virus can cause gastrointestinal and respiratory infection in infants. Also implicated in myocarditis and encephalitis Tested in conjunction with enterovirus. Assay does not detect Parecho 22 and 23.
Tube
Dependent on sample type.
ID
3675.
Availability
Mon – Sat.
Samples for same-day testing must arrive before 9:30am.
Additional Information
Samples should be sent from the suspected site of infection.
Viral Throat swab – Pharyngitis
Non vesicular rash
CSF – meningoencephalitis
Pericardial fluid – Myocarditis
Tissue- internal organ infection
Faeces – Meningoencephalitis, Myocarditis, Rash,myalgic encephalomyelitis
Eye Swab – conjunctivitis
Mouth swab – mouth ulcer
Skin or vesicle swab – rash
EDTA sample – PUO <3 month old.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
If delays occur refrigerate at 2-8 degrees C.
IP Routine TAT
3 days.
GP Routine TAT
3 days.