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Test Code PARVVS Parvovirus B19 by PCR, QUANTITATIVE (Viracor), SERUM

Additional Codes

 Test ID

PARVVS

EPIC Test ID

LAB4452

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Red (No Additive)

Collection Information: 

4-5 mL whole blood. Centrifuge and transfer 2 mL serum to sterile, screw top tube

Minimum Sample Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

8 days

Frozen Stability: 

60 days

Ambient Stability: 

4 days

Report Availibility

Analytical Time: 

Same day as receipt (within 8 to 12 hours of receiving specimen)

Methodology

PCR

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, specimens received in trap containers or specimen types other than those listed.