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HelpTest ID LBOR0023 Parvovirus B19 Quantitative PCR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma or Whole Blood
Yellow top (ACD-A or ACD-B) tube - Plasma or Whole Blood
Sterile container - Amniotic Fluid
Indicate source on specimen and requisition.
*Note: Do not freeze whole blood or amniotic fluid.
Reject Criteria:
Hemolyzed Whole Blood
Heparin Whole Blood or Plasma
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 day
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
87799
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 8879 | Parvovirus Source |
| 8880 | Parvovirus B19 DNA PCR Quant |
| 26912 | Parvovirus B19 DNA Quant Log Copies/mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport of amniotic fluid, whole blood |
| Frozen | 30 days | Preferred for transport of plasma or serum |