Parvovirus B19 by PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87798 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or serum separator tube. OR amniotic fluid, CSF, tissue, or synovial fluid. Specimen Preparation:Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, amniotic fluid, CSF, or synovial fluid to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately. Also acceptable: Formalin fixed and paraffin embedded tissue. Storage/Transport Temperature:Paraffin Embedded Tissue: Room temperature. Transport in a Tissue Transport Kit (RDL supply #47808), available online through eSupply using RDL Connect ™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.All others: Frozen. Stability:Fresh Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 6 months Paraffin Embedded Tissue: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely All others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 6 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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