PCR detection of Parechovirus. Virus can cause gastrointestinal and respiratory infection in infants. Also implicated in myocarditis and encephalitis Tested in conjunction with enterovirus. Can cause
Assay does not detect Parecho 22 and 23.
Tube
Dependent on sample type.
ID
3675
Availability
Mon to 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.
Turn Around
3 days.
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department.
Collection Con
If delays occur refrigerate at 2-8 degrees C.
IP Routine TAT
3 days.
GP Routine TAT
3 days.