Parvovirus B19, PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Parvovirus B19, PCR-13392

Test name:

Parvovirus B19, PCR

Test number:

13392

Excellian order number:

LAB13392

Abbreviation:

PARVOB19PCR

Alternate names:

B19
Parvo

Useful for:

An aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by parvovirus B19

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

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.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (138644): R-LC

Days set up:

3 days/week

TAT:

5 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87798

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

LOINC code:

Result 9571-1

Date created:

04/10/2019

Revised date:

06/23/2023

Review date:

03/31/2022