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HelpTest Code PB19P Parvovirus B19 DNA PCR
Infectious
Laboratory Code
LAB5094
Specimen Requirements
Preferred
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL (at least 1mL for Bone Marrow Aspirate)
Acceptable
Submit only one of the following
Specimen Type: Fetal Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Yellow/Red top (plain)
Specimen Volume: 6mL
Specimen Type: Amniotic Fluid/Peritoneal Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: 2 - 5 mL
Specimen Type: Tissue biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1.0 - 2.0 mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Stability
All samples 7 days, refrigerated
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 7 days
Specimen Condition
| Whole Blood/Bone Marrow Aspirate: Frozen or Hemolysis | Reject |
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Reference Interval
Non-detectable titre < 500 copies/mL
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For rapid detection of erythrovirus B19 (parvovirus) infection
Service Code
1033815
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Test Info
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.