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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

PAR

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Registration Instructions:

Requests for this test must be approved by the Microbiology Unit Head.

SST must be dedicated tube and centrifuged.

Specimen Types:

Serum
Blood
Paraffin Block Shavings

Container Types:

SST
EDTA 10 mL
ACD

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Unopened Tube

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

If the request slip only asks for Parvovirus, then serology PVS should be coded.

Parvovirus PCR is only indicated in a small subset of patients. Please discuss the test with the Head of Microbiology if PCR is requested.

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