Table 3. Microbiology and virology tests obtained prior to PICU admission.
| Test | Number of
samples |
Tested positive
n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood culture | 35 | 5 (14) |
| CSF culture | 5 | 0 |
| CSF viral PCR | 1 | 0 |
| ETT aspirate culture | 1 | 1 (100) |
| Fluid culture (intra-abdominal) | 1 | 0 |
| NPA viral PCR | 25 | 23 (92) |
| NP swab viral PCR | 9 | 6 (67) |
| Sputum culture | 3 | 2 (67) |
| Wound swab culture | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 81 | 38 (47) |
NP Nasopharyngeal; NPA: nasopharyngeal aspirate; CSF: cerebrospinal fluid; PCR: polymerase chain reaction; ETT: endotracheal tube; PICU: paediatric intensive care unit.