Parvovirus B19 by Qualitative PCR
Ordering Recommendation
Qualitative nucleic acid amplification testing for parvovirus B19. For plasma and serum specimens, Parvovirus B19 by Quantitative PCR (2012043) is preferred to establish a diagnosis, differentiate low-level persistence from clinically relevant infection, monitor response to treatment, and predict relapse in immunocompromised hosts.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: Amniotic fluid, CSF, tissue, paraffin embedded tissue, synovial fluid, or bone marrow (EDTA and K2EDTA)
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, CSF, or synovial fluid to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Fresh Tissue : Transfer fresh tissue to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Paraffin Embedded Tissue: Transport in a Tissue Transport Kit (ARUP supply #47808), available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Frozen.
Bone Marrow: Refrigerated.
Paraffin Embedded Tissue: Room temperature.
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Specimen source required.
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 months
Bone Marrow : Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
Fresh Tissue : Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 6 months
Paraffin Embedded Tissue : Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0060043 | Parvovirus B19 by Qualitative PCR | 9572-9 |
2002178 | Parvovirus B19 by Qual PCR, Source | 31208-2 |
Aliases
- B19 virus PCR
- Fifth Disease-Parvovirus PCR
- Human Parvovirus B19 PCR