For haematological abnormalities (e.g. aplastic crisis, chronic anaemia, aplastic anaemia) or rheumatology (e.g. small joint arthropathy/arthritis).
For screening of Haematology patients see baseline serology for Haematology/Oncology patients.
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Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples. |
Parvovirus B19 IgM |
Parvovirus B19 |
Results may have to be considered in relation to presence of rheumatoid factor. |
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Enquiries |
Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627 |
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Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube).