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
SwabNasopharyngeal swabViral Transport Media FrozenSpecimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLBronch (BAL)Sterile container FrozenSpecimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
1 mLFluid, pleuralSterile container FrozenSpecimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
1 mLFluid, pleuralViral Transport Media FrozenSpecimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
1 mLBronch (BAL)Viral Transport Media FrozenSpecimen 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
AmbientNasopharyngeal Swab: Unacceptable; Others: 24 hours
RefrigeratedNasopharyngeal Swab: 4 days; Others: 5 days
FrozenNasopharyngeal Swab: 1 month; Others: 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.