Parechovirus by PCR
| Abbrev Code: | PARPCR | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8278 | Order Name: | Parechovirus by PCR |
| Methodology: | Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87798 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; testing performed Mon, Wed, Fri; results reported within 2-6 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Specimen source is required. | ||
| Compliance: | ARUP Laboratory Developed Test (LDT): For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood or CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL blood or 1 mL CSF |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL blood or 0.5 mL CSF |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Sterile tube, Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum, of plasma, serum, or CSF to a sterile container. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 8 hours at room temperature; 48 hours refrigerated; 3 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2005731 |
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