Human Metapneumovirus by PCR
Test Mnemonic
MPVPCR
CPT Codes
- 87798 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
Analyte Specific Reagent
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swab | Nasopharyngeal swab | Viral Transport Media | Frozen | Specimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Bronch (BAL) | Sterile container | Frozen | Specimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. | |
| 1 mL | Fluid, pleural | Sterile container | Frozen | Specimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. | |
| 1 mL | Fluid, pleural | Viral Transport Media | Frozen | Specimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. | |
| 1 mL | Bronch (BAL) | Viral Transport Media | Frozen | Specimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Nasopharyngeal Swab: Unacceptable; Others: 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | Nasopharyngeal Swab: 4 days; Others: 5 days |
| Frozen | Nasopharyngeal Swab: 1 month; Others: 2 months |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Special Info
Specimen source required. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Order to detect human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in children and immunocompromised adults if suspicion remains in spite of negative hMPV DFA test.