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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Erythrovirus (Parvovirus B19) PCR

Suitable Specimen Types

  • EDTA Whole Blood
5ml

Turnaround Time

3-4 days upon receipt

Erythrovirus (Parvovirus B19) PCR

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Lavender  top blood (EDTA) sample

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into lavender topped (EDTA) vacuum tubes
  • Invert tube 8–10 times.