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Parainfluenza 1-4 by RT-PCR

CPT Code(s): 87631
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab or sputum.
Specimen Preparation:Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (RDL supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Swabs: Place in viral transport media.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen.
Stability:Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Paraflu 1-4 PCR