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