Ordering Recommendation

Use to detect human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in children and immunocompromised adults if suspicion remains in spite of a negative hMPV direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) result.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Respiratory specimen: Nasopharyngeal swab, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or pleural fluid.

Specimen Preparation

Fluid: Transfer 1 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. Swabs: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks

Specimen source required.

Stability

Nasopharyngeal Swab: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 1 month

All others: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-4 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Depends on Specimen/Source/Method

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87798

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0060785 Human Metapneumovirus Source 31208-2
0060786 Human Metapneumovirus by PCR 38917-1
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Aliases

  • hMPV PCR
Human Metapneumovirus by PCR