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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

http://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/19724/parvovirus-b19-dna-quantitative-real-time-pcr?p=r&q=19724&cc=MASTER

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