Parainfluenza PCR Panel
General Information
- Lab Name
- Parainfluenza PCR Panel
- Lab Code
- FUSPIV
- Epic Ordering
- Parainfluenza PCR Panel
- Description
The UW Clinical Virology Laboratory in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology incorporates the modified FDA approved Panther Fusion® assay for the detection and differentiation of Human parainfluenza viruses type 1, type 2 , type 3 and type 4 using real-time PCR.
The assays targets the hemagglutinin neuraminidase gene for each virus. Results are reported as Detected or NOT detected and a semi-qualitative result is provided by reporting the PCR Cycle threshold (Ct) value for positive specimens.
- Synonyms
- Components
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Code Name FUPSD Parainfluenza PCR Specimen FUSPV1 Parainfluenza 1 Result FPV1CT PIV1 Ct Value FUSPV2 Parainfluenza 2 Result FPV2CT PIV2 Ct Value FUSPV3 Parainfluenza 3 Result FPV3CT PIV3 Ct Value FUSPV4 Parainfluenza 4 Result FPV4CT PIV4 Ct Value FPIVIN Parainfluenza PCR Interp
Interpretation
- Method
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction.
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Nasopharyngeal swab, Oropharyngeal swab, Anterior Nares swab, Broncho alveolar lavage (BAL) and tracheal aspirate.
- Collection
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Collect swab specimens according to standard technique using a polyester-, rayon-, or nylon-tipped swab. Immediately place the swab specimen into VTM/UTM. Do not use calcium alginate swabs. Refrigerate (2-8°C) within 4 hours of collection.
Collect Broncho alveolar lavage (BAL) and tracheal aspirates in a sterile container.
Minimum sample requirement: 0.75 mL
- Handling Instructions
Transport specimens on ice (ice Pak), store at 2 to 8°C for up to 72 hours post collection. If there is a greater than 72 hours delay before testing of the specimen, freeze at -70°C or colder and ship on dry ice. Do not freeze/thaw.
- Quantity
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requested: 1 mL
minimum: 750 µl
Processing
- Processing
Send sample to UW Virology Laboratory within 4 hours of collection. If sample cannot arrive within 4 hours of collection, store sample at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 72 hours of collection. If there is a greater than 72 hour delay before testing sample, freeze sample at -70°C or colder and ship on dry ice. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack). Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 72 hours old may be rejected. Do not freeze/thaw.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Central Lab Virology (RVIR)
- Performing Location(s)
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CL Virology, Renton
206-685-66561602 Raymond Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057-3356
206-685-6656 opt 4
- Frequency
- Test is performed multiple times a day; expect same-day results for specimens received in the morning, next-day otherwise.
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 87631
- LOINC
- 81655-3
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW4262