Enterovirus by RT PCR - Plasma

Alternate test name

Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis

Gene name / Alternate gene name

Polyprotein

Lab area

Microbiology - Molecular

Method and equipment

Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction

Expected turn-around time

12 days

Specimen type

Specimen requirements

Whole blood (EDTA) - 1 mL minimum for 1 test, 3-5 mL recommended for multiple tests.
Plasma - 0.5 mL minimum for 1 test, >1 mL recommended for multiple tests.

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

Special requirements

Test reserved for infectious workup of Cardiomyopathy/Myocarditis patients.

RT-PCR testing from blood sample not validated for other disease conditions and will not be processed.

Requisition

Disease condition