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Parvovirus B19 by PCR - Amniotic Fluid

Alternate test name

Fifth disease, erythema infectiosum, anaplastic anemia, hydrops fetalis in pregnancy

Gene name / Alternate gene name

NSI gene

Lab area
Microbiology - Molecular
Method and equipment

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Expected turn-around time
8 days
Specimen requirements
  • 300 ul per 1 test, for multiple tests please ensure adequate sample volume is submitted.
Storage and transportation
  • All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
  • Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 48 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs
Disease condition
  • Fifth disease
  • Erythema infectiosum
  • Slapped cheek syndrome
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Hydrops fetalis in pregnancy
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