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Sample type: Faecal sample
Test name: Enterovirus
PCR (In house)
Condition / Indication: Neonatal enterovirus infection, viral meningitis, encephalitis, acute flaccid myelitis, hand, foot & mouth disease, rash, myocarditis
Sample required: Faeces
Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number Appropriate hazard warnings:Food handler, travel risk, immunosuppressed
Container: Blue top universal with spoon
Ideal volume (mL): pea sized amount
Discipline: Virology
Section: Molecular
Turnaround time: 3 days
Method:
In house PCR