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HelpTest Code LAB13263 Parvovirus B19 DNA (PCR)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
PB19
Collection Requirements
Specimen source required.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Gold (SST)
CSF Collection Kit
Transport
See Additional Information
Preferred Transport Temperature
See Additional Information
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Tissue (freeze immediately). Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue can be submitted, but is not an optimal sample. Transport paraffin block at 20-25°C.
Stability
See Additional Information
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
PCR
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reported
4-8 days
CPT Codes
87798
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Additional Information
EDTA plasma, CSF, amniotic fluid, vesicle fluid, or synovial fluid:
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days (excludes tissue)
Frozen: 6 months
Bone Marrow:
Ambient: 7 days
Refridgerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Paraffin-embedded tissue:
Ambient: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Indefinitely
Fresh tissue:
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 6 months