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HelpTest Code 2005731 Parechovirus PCR, CSF (2005731)
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Children's Mercy Test Code: 2005731
Useful For
Detection of Parechovirus.
Synonyms/Keywords
Entero-Parechovirus, HPeV, Enterovirus
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Sterile plastic vial | 0.5 mL | 0.5 mL | |||
Collection/Processing Instructions
Collect specimen using standard lumbar puncture technique. Aliquot specimen to sterile plastic vial, transport refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerate (preferred) | 4 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Rejection Criteria
Clotted specimen
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital Labs | Not detected |
Performing Laboratory Name
Children’s Mercy Hospital Labs
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital Labs 2401 Gilham Rd Kansas City, MO 64108 |
(816) 234-3230 | www.childrensmercy.org | None |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital Labs | Monday through Friday | 2 days | Qualitative RT-PCR |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87798 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87798 |