Description
This qualitative PCR assay is used for the detection of Parvovirus B19, which can cause the childhood infection slapped cheek (or fifth disease), as well as more serious aplastic crisis, persistent anaemia, myocarditis, hepatitis and, rarely, encephalitis. Infection in pregnancy can result in hydrops fetalis. Parvovirus B19 DNA can persist for several months following infection, meaning results from this assay must be interpreted with caution. Serological testing (see below) can be of assistance in such cases.
Also known as
Slapped cheek, fifth disease, erythema infectiosum, hydrops fetalis
Request a test
To request this test please send sample with a request providing patient ID (three identifiers), specimen information, assay required, relevant clinical details and sender information. Before sending sample please read details on requesting and labelling by clicking on the link. Please also refer to any additional information provided for this test.
Additional information
Not applicable
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
Sterile container containing any of the following, as appropriate: EDTA whole blood or plasma (2ml in appropriate blood tube), serum (5ml in clotted blood tube), bone marrow (2ml in EDTA blood tube), CSF (minimum 200ul), biopsy of any relevant organ
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
24 hours
Disease / group
Viral infection
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required