Parechovirus Detection by PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87798 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), serum separator tube or CSF. Specimen Preparation:Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL plasma, serum or CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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