Test Code PVB19 Parvovirus B19 DNA Quant by PCR - Non-Blood
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB6154
Epic Description: PARVOVIRUS B19 DNA QUANT BY PCR, NONBLOOD
Specimen Type
Varies
Specimen Required
Amniotic fluid or Bone marrow
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Amniotic fluid: Collect in a sterile, leak-proof container. Freeze specimen.
Bone marrow: Collect in EDTA (lavender-top), acid citrate dextrose ACD (yellow-top) tube.
Refrigerate specimen. Do NOT freeze.
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 19724X
Assay Frequency
Daily excluding Sunday
Routine Turnaround Time
1 -5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Amniotic fluid: Collect in a sterile, leak-proof container. Freeze specimen.
Bone marrow: Collect in EDTA (lavender-top), acid citrate dextrose ACD (yellow-top) tube.
Refrigerate specimen. Do NOT freeze.
CPT Code Information
87799