Parvovirus B19, PCR-13392

Test info

  
Parvovirus B19, PCR
  
13392
  
LAB13392
  
PARVOB19PCR
  
B19
Parvo
  

An aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by parvovirus B19

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.5 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Ambient (preferred) - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - NO

  
  • Quantity not sufficient for analysis
  • Gross specimen contamination
  • Specimen too old
  • Leaking or broken tube
  •  Frozen specimen
  • PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performance

  
LabCorp Burlington (138644): R-LC
  
3 days/week
  
5 days
  

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Negative

Billing

  
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.
  
87798
  
No
  
Result 9571-1

Tracking

  
04/10/2019
  
06/23/2023
  
03/31/2022