Sign in →

Test ID FHMPV Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) RNA

Method Name

Real Time PCR (RT-PCR)

Reporting Name

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) RNA

Specimen Type

Varies

Submit only one of the following:

 

Nasopharyngeal swab:

3 mL M4 media, V-C-M medium (green-cap) or equivalent UTM shipped refrigerate.

 

Nasopharyngeal aspirate:

0.7 mL shipped refrigerate

 

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL):

0.7 mL shipped refrigerate

 

REQUIRED:  Source

Specimen Minimum Volume

Nasopharyngeal swab: 2 mL

Nasopharyngeal aspirate or Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL): 0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reference Values

Reference Range:  Not Detected

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1-3 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test. This test is performed pursuant to a license agreement with ViroNovative BV.

CPT Code Information

87798

NY State Approved

Yes