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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

PAR

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Serum
Blood
Paraffin Block Shavings

Container Types:

SST
EDTA 10 mL
ACD

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

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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