Parvovirus B19 PCR, Blood

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Test ID LAB6046
EPIC Order Parvovirus PCR, Blood
CPT Code(s) 87798
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Microbiology; 984-974-1820
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 5.0 mL in Pearl KEDTA tube; See Comments
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time 3 days
Reference Range Normal: Negative
Comments
  • Parvovirus B19 DNA can be detected in blood for >4months and in bone marrow and tissues for >1 year after acute infection.
  • This test requires a dedicated specimen, and cannot be added-on to specimens already in the laboratory

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514