Parvovirus B19 DNA, PCR, Whole Blood, Qualitative
Order Name
PARVO DNA
Test Number: 3613425
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3613425
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Parvovirus B19 DNA, PCR, Whole Blood, Qualitative
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time | 9571-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: Room Temperature Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: Unstable |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 5 days |
| Clinical Use | This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by parvovirus B19. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 138644 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798 |
| Internal Comments | 8/1/17 added link to ARUP - JK 02/01/21 Added unacceptable specimen - SN 08/19/21 Updated stability - SN |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |