Sample type: Vesicle swab

Test name: Enterovirus
PCR (In house) a.k.a. Enterovirus PCR

Condition / Indication: Viral conjunctivitis

Special precautions & notes: Vesicle swab, eye swb

Sample required: swab

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Flocked swab in viral transport medium

Ideal volume (mL): 500µl

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR