Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Test Name

Enterovirus PCR

Synonyms

Enterovirus PCR (CSF)
Enterovirus PCR (Swabs)

Adult Specimen

0.5mL CSF. Vesicle swabs in viral transport medium for hand,foot and mouth disease. Dedicated EDTA for neonatal enteroviral sepsis and for cases of meningitis or encephalitis where CSF cannot be obtained. Other conditions by negotiation.

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Weekly

Method

Real time PCR

Interpretation

Minimum Volume