Parainfluenza 1,2,3 Abs
Test Mnemonic
PAR123
CPT Codes
- 86790 - QTY (3)
Performing Laboratory
Focus Laboratories MRL
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Ambient | Aliquot serum into a plastic vial. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Ambient | Aliquot serum into a plastic vial. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Tue - Sat
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Complement Fixation (CF) |
Reference Range
| Parainfluenza 1 Ab | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | <1:8 | titer | |
| Parainfluenza 2 Ab | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | <1:8 | titer | |
| Parainfluenza 3 Ab | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 1:8 | titer |
Special Info
Collection of an acute and convalescent pair is recommended.
Clinical Info
Parainfluenza viruses can cause upper and lower respiratory tract infections, especially in children.