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Lab Test Dictionary

Parvovirus B19 DNA, Quantitative, RT-PCR (19724X)

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)


Specimen Type

See Collection Instructions

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB4304

Lab Test Days

Monday-Saturday

Standard TAT

1-2 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood or 0.3-1 mL Bone Marrow

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Plasma or Bone Marrow collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube or serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=30 Days (Unacceptable for Bone Marrow)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; Heparin plasma

Test Volume Required

1 mL

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 mL

Processing Instructions

Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.


CPT Codes

87799


Revised

09-27-22