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Test Code B19QN Parvovirus B19 quant PCR blood/CSF

Additional Codes

For bone marrow aspirate or other tissue samples see "Parvovirus B19 qual PCR tissue/swab".

Clinical System Name

Parvovirus B19 quant PCR blood/CSF

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole blood or CSF

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA or Red or Gold SST or CSF Tube

Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL Whole blood or 1.0 mL CSF

Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL Whole blood or 0.5 mL CSF

 

Note: This test can share a tube with other Viral PCR testing but a separate tube needs to be collected if Hematology (CBC, Platelet, ESR, etc) testing is ordered. 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Dark Green/Sodium Heparin 

Spin:Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -20 C

Storage location: Spin blood within 2 hours of collection, transfer 1 mL plasma to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large computer label.

Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Virology Section of the Sendouts Freezer Rack.

Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to UW NW220. Place a copy of the Transfer List (indicate time sent) in the Virology Transport Binder. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).

 

Off-site collection: Blood: Centrifuge tube within 2 hours of collection & aliquot serum/plasma - Freeze @ -20°C
CSF: Freeze within 2 hours of collection or ship immediately @ 4°C. If CSF has cells, spin & aliquot clear CSF-Freeze @ -20°C
 

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp

 
  Refrigerated  
  Frozen

 

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington

Dept of Laboratory Medicine

UW Molecular Virology Lab

1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195

 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs
 

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Send Out Instructions

 

Reference Test Name: Parvovirus B19 by PCR, Quantitative
Reference Test Number:

B19PCQ
Instructions:

Send out M - F with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier on dry ice to UW NW220.

 

Synonyms

B19PCQ
 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N Performed on Tuesdays, results same day. 1 - 6 d

 

Methodology

Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Analytical Volume: None specified

Limitations:

Reference Range

None specified

CPT Codes

87799