Parechovirus PCR

Test description 

Parechovirus PCR: RNA extraction followed by RT-PCR.

Purpose of the test

Detection of parechovirus in blood and cerebrospinal fluid.

Criteria for performing this test in the context of reference activities

Only in cases of clinically relevant samples:

• Suspected parechovirus infection
• Epidemiological surveillance

Instructions for samples

Storage:

• Maximum 24 hours at room temperature
• Maximum 10 days at 2-8°C
• More than 10 days: freeze at-20°C/-70°C

Transport:

• Send refrigerated (2-8°C) with a maximum transport time of 48 h
• For transport longer than 48 h, ship frozen on dry ice.

Instructions for transport

See instructions for samples

Unacceptable requests

• Insufficient sample (minimum 280 µl required)
• Incorrect transport or storage
• Application form not fully completed
• Sample is not suitable for analysis

Turn around time (and frequency of analysis)

Frequency of analysis: once a week

Reporting of test results

Results will be sent by e-mail and/or fax according to the requesting laboratory or physician’s requirements