Parvovirus B19 DNA by PCR, Quantitative, CSF

Test Overview

Test Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Test Usage

Detection or quantitation of Parvovirus B19. Used for monitoring of viral load to track the course of infection and response to treatment.

Test Details

Days Set Up

Monday - Saturday

Analytic Time

2 - 5 days

Soft Order Code

VPRVC

MiChart Code

Parvovirus B19 DNA by PCR, CSF

Synonyms

VPARV
VPARVO
Parvovirus B19 DNA qPCR

Laboratory

Sendout

Reference Laboratory

Viracor Eurofins 1503

Section

Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

CSF: Send specimen frozen in a sterile tube (2 mL).

Normal Volume

2 mL CSF

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL CSF

Additional Information

In immunocompromised patients Parvovirus B19 manifests itself as acute or chronic hematological disorders. It can cause persistent anemia, sometimes associated with leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. Pediatric transplant patients are at risk for chronic Parvovirus B19 infections which can be associated with lung and/or renal disorders. Test sent to Viracor Eurofins.

Billing

CPT Code

87799

Fee Code

36127