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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