Parvo B19 PCR
Test Mnemonic
PARPLS
CPT Codes
- 87798 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Fifth Disease
Includes
- Parvovirus B19 by Qualitative PCR
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Separate plasma from cells and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Separate serum from cells and transfer to standard aliquot tube. | |
| 1 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Sterile container | Frozen | ||
| 1 mL | Fluid, amniotic | Sterile container | Frozen | ||
| 1 mL | Bone marrow | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours; Bone marrow: 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 5 days; Bone marrow: 1 week |
| Frozen | 6 months; Bone marrow: 1 week |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Reference Range
Special Info
This test is New York state approved.
Clinical Info
Qualitative nucleic acid amplification testing for parvovirus B19.