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)

Virology Test Request Form

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.