PARV PCR
Parvovirus B19 PCR
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3647
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - Do not freeze, unstable
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that have gross contamination, are too old, are leaking or are in broken tubes will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
87798 - Parvovirus B19 PCR (EAP 30021178)
Method:
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)