Human Metapneumovirus by PCR
Test Mnemonic
MPVPCR
CPT Codes
- 87798 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Bronch (BAL) | Sterile container | Frozen | Specimen source required | |
| 1 mL | Sputum | Sterile container | Frozen | Specimen source required | |
| 1 mL | Fluid, pleural | Sterile container | Frozen | Specimen source required | |
| 1 mL | Washings, nasopharyngeal | Sterile container | Frozen | Specimen source required |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swab | Nasopharyngeal swab | Swab in M4 | Frozen | Specimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. | |
| Swab | Throat | Swab in M4 | Frozen | Specimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Special Info
Specimen source required. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Order to detect human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in children and immunocompromised adults if suspicion remains in spite of negative hMPV DFA test.