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 viral transport medium
- Incorrect specimen type
- No name on specimen
- Quantity not sufficient
- Specimen not received within eight days of collection
- Improper storage/transport of specimen
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.