Sample type: Swabs Throat swab

Test name: Enterovirus
PCR (In house) a.k.a. Enterovirus PCR

Condition / Indication: Neonatal enterovirus infection, viral meningitis, encephalitis, acute flaccid myelitis, hand, foot & mouth disease, rash

Sample required: Nose and throat swab

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Flocked swab in viral transport medium

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR