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| Test Description |
| Test Name |
Human Metapneumovirus Direct Fluorescent Assay
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| Synonym(s) |
Metapneumovirus DFA, hMPV Direct Fluorescent Assay
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| Description |
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| Methodology |
Immunofluorescence |
| Performed |
Monday - Saturday |
| Turnaround Time |
1 day |
| Specimen Requirements |
Bronchial alveolar lavage, bronchial wash, induced sputum, or aspirate in sterile saline or nasal pharyngeal swab in sterile saline. Cells must be present to detect the viral antigen. Store and transport at 4-8°C.
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| Rejection Criteria |
Frozen specimen |
| CPT Code(s) |
87299, 87015 |
| Reference Range |
No antigen detected.
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| Contact |
Virology Lab: 214-648-3635
Customer Service: 214-645-7057 or Toll Free 877-887-8136
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Last Modified: 02/09/2011 |
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