Parainfluenza Virus (Types 1, 2 and 3) PCR
Order Name
PARA FLU P
Test Number: 5504945
Revision Date 04/27/2020
Test Number: 5504945
Revision Date 04/27/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Parainfluenza Virus Type 1
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | |
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Parainfluenza Virus Type 2
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | |
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Parainfluenza Virus Type 3
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3mL (1mL) | Swab | Mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 3mL (1mL) | Nasal Wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 3mL (1mL) | Bronchial lavage/wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | The preferred specimen is mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) (Comes as a kit: Supply# 50775), BD Viral Transport Media (VTM) or M4. Keep swabs refrigerated, Stability 7 days refrigerated. Also acceptable 3mL(1mL) BAL or NP/Nasal/Tracheal Aspirate Sterile Screwtop tube Refrigerated. Unacceptable Specimens: Eswabs, Calcium Alginate or Wooden Shaft Swabs. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sasonal. In season: Dily. Out of season: on, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Qualitative detection of Parainfluenza Virus (Types 1, 2 and 3) by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). |
| Notes | Analyte-Specific Reagent (ASR') are used in certain laboratory tests necessary for standard medical care and generally do not require FDA approval. This test was developed and it's performance determined by Regional Medical Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87631 (2013 code) |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |