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Parvovirus B19 PCR, Other

Specimen Type
 See Comments

Test ID LAB6045
EPIC Order Parvovirus PCR, Other
CPT Code(s) 87798
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Microbiology; 984-974-1820
Tube Station 82
Specimen Routine:

Amniotic Fluid: collect in a sterile container; See Comments

Bone Marrow: collect in lavender EDTA tube
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time 3 days
Reference Range Normal: Negative
Comments
  • Other specimen types (bone marrow, pericardial fluid, CSF) have not been validated.  Results obtained from these sample types will include a comment stating as such.
  • Parvovirus B19 DNA can be detected in blood for >4months and in bone marrow and tissues for >1 year after acute infection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

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