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.
Container / Tube
Brown top universal with spoon.
Collection Conditions
Min volume
Availability
N/A
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
3 days.
Additional Information
In house assay for all Enterovirus and Parechovirus serotypes.
ID
3669