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Parvovirus IgM

Parvovirus IgM

Serological assay for the detection of IgM antibodies to Parvovirus. Diagnostic of recent infection. Samples may be referred for PCR to confirm diagnosis or where immunocomprimsed status is given.

Tube Red top, Yellow ring. Serum sample
ID 3727
Additional Information Indicated for invesitgation of rash in pregnancy or following contact with rash, screening patients with sickle cell anaemia or similar haematological syndromes. Investigation of hydrops fetalis (maternal sample)
Turn Around 5 days
Send to LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con Min volume 4ml
IP Routine TAT 5 days
GP Routine TAT 5 days