The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Viral Faecal samples for investigation other than gastroenteritis

Viral Faecal samples for investigation other than gastroenteritis

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, mycocarditis, Bornholm’s disease, Myalgic encephalomyelitis or query polio.

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ID 3669
Additional Information In house assay for all Enterovirus and Parechovirus serotypes
Turn Around 3 days
Send to LGI Microbiology Department
IP Routine TAT 3 days
GP Routine TAT 3 days