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Parainfluenza 1-4 by PCR
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Detect parainfluenza types 1-4.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab or sputum.
Fluid: Transfer 2 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.
Frozen.
Specimen source required.
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this assay.
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.
Depends on Specimen/Source/Method
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87631
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2006248 | Parainfluenza Source | 31208-2 |
| 2006249 | Parainfluenza 1 by PCR | 29908-1 |
| 2006250 | Parainfluenza 2 by PCR | 29909-9 |
| 2006251 | Parainfluenza 3 by PCR | 29910-7 |
| 2006252 | Parainfluenza 4 by PCR | 41010-0 |
Aliases
- Paraflu 1-4 PCR
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