Parechovirus by PCR
Ordering Recommendation
Detect parechovirus in CSF, plasma, or serum specimens.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), serum separator tube or CSF.
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL plasma, serum or CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Frozen.
Heparinized specimens.
Specimen source required.
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-5 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2005732 | Parechovirus Source | 31208-2 |
2005733 | Parechovirus by PCR | 60525-3 |
Aliases
- Parechovirus molecular detection
- Parechovirus Detection PCR