Parainfluenza Culture
Brief Description
Parainfluenza Culture
Laboratory Unit
Virology
Methodology
Viral Culture
Specimen Collection
Virus Isolation Kit
Storage/Transport
Refrigerated/freeze packs
Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
Throat swab
Nasopharyngeal swab
Nasal swab
Test Request Form(s)
Possible Results
Parainfluenza 1,2,3 Isolated
Other virus isolated
No Virus Isolated
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen received warm
Specimen not in virual transport medium
Incorrect specimen type
No name on specimen
Quantity not sufficient
Specimen not received within eight days of collection
Interfering Substances
N/A
Result Reported
Subject to testing involved.
Fees
N/A
CPT Codes
N/A
LOINC/SNOMED Codes
N/A
Additional Information
Parainfluenza infections are common in infants and young children with bronchitis. HPIV-1 and HPIV-2 are commonly associated with croup, while HPIV-3 is ore often associated with bronchitis.