Molecular Genetic Pathology, Molecular Microbiology Division

The Molecular Diagnostics Lab performs a variety of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for detection of the DNA or RNA specific to certain pathogens. PCR testing is available for CMV, EBV, Pneumococcus, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1\2), Enterovirus, B. pertussis, Ehrlichia, N. gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia, Kingella, Influenza, C. difficile, Mycoplasma, Trichomonas and Methicillin-resistant Staph (MRSA) occurrence. 

In addition, we perform a Respiratory Viral Pathogen panel which tests for Adenovirus,  Coronavirus  HKU1,  Coronavirus  NL63,  Human  Metapneumovirus, Influenza  A,  Influenza  A  subtype  H1,  Influenza  A  subtype  H3,  Influenza  A subtype  2009  H1,  Influenza  B,  Parainfluenza  Virus  1,  Parainfluenza  Virus  2, Parainfluenza  Virus  3,  Parainfluenza  Virus  4,  Rhinovirus/Enterovirus,  and Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

Medical and Scientific Director of Molecular Genetic Pathology

Charles J. Sailey, M.D., M.S.

Technical Chief

Sherry Childress, MT (ASACP)

Test/Information Schedules

501-364-4242
Fax: 501-364-6880 

Location

Sturgis Building 
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Days

Monday through Friday,
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Note: This clinic is available to your child by physician referral. Talk with your child's physician and tell him/her you would like to be referred to ACH. Have the doctor contact the Arkansas Children's Hospital Appointment Center to make a referral at 501-364-4000. If your child does not have a regular physician, please call 501-364-4000, option 1 and we will be happy to recommend one in your area.