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2005731
Parechovirus by PCR
PEHV PCR
Ordering Recommendation
Detect parechovirus in CSF, plasma, or serum specimens.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or serum separator tube (SST).
OR CSF.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL plasma, serum, or CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Preferred transport temp: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens.
Remarks
Specimen source required .
Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-5 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87798
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2005732 | Parechovirus Source | 31208-2 |
| 2005733 | Parechovirus by PCR | 60525-3 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Parechovirus Detection PCR
- Parechovirus molecular detection
Parechovirus by PCR
