Test Overview
Test Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Test Usage

Diagnosis of Parvovirus B19 infection.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 6 days

Soft Order Code
PPARV
MiChart Code
Parvovirus B19 DNA by PCR, Qualitative
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo PARVP (86337)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a screw-capped plastic vial and refrigerate. The following specimen types are also acceptable: CSF, Amniotic Fluid, Synovial Fluid (send refrigerated in a screw-capped vial).

    Normal Volume
    0.5 mL EDTA plasma or fluid
    Minimum Volume
    0.3 mL EDTA plasma or fluid
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    87798
    Fee Code
    22031
    NY State Approved
    No