Biomarkers · Chemical
Parainfluenza 2
A parainfluenza test checks a fluid sample from your nose or lungs for the four types of parainfluenza viruses (also called human parainfluenza viruses, or HPIVs). These viruses are a common cause of respiratory (breathing) illnesses, especially in spring, summer, and fall.
Parainfluenza Tests, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
- LOINC codes
- 55098-8
- Tests that measure Parainfluenza 2
- Labcorp 1, Quest Diagnostics 1
Ranges
Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ
Quest Diagnostics, Parainfluenza Virus Antigen Detection, DFA 39494
| Population | Interval |
|---|---|
| Parainfluenza 1 | Not detected |
| Parainfluenza 2 | Not detected |
| Parainfluenza 3 | Not detected |
Tests
Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures Parainfluenza 2. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.
Labcorp 1 test
Panels that include this biomarker
Viral Culture, Rapid, Respiratory 186015
7 analytes · Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 5 days
Labcorp catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Inoculation of specimen into shell vials or equivalent multiwell plate cell cultures, and identification by DFA or other methods
- Collection
- Specimen should be collected during acute phase of disease. Throat swab: Carefully rub the posterior wall of the nasopharynx with a dry, sterile swab. Avoid touching the tongue or buccal mucosa. Place swab in viral transport tube.
- Reference notes
- No virus isolated
Quest Diagnostics 1 test
Panels that include this biomarker
Parainfluenza Virus Antigen Detection, DFA 39494
3 analytes · Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat
Quest Diagnostics catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Direct Immunofluorescence Assay
- Collection
- Specimen in equal volume of VCM or equivalent transport medium or in a sterile container. Swabs in VCM or equivalent. To maintain optimum viability, place swab or fluid into VCM (equal volumes of fluid and VCM) or equivalent and transport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible. Best recovery is obtained when the specimens are refrigerated at 2-8° C or kept on wet ice following collection and while in transit. If there will be a long delay before processing, specimens in VCM or equivalent should be frozen at -70° C or colder and transported on dry ice. Storage or transport at -20° C is not acceptable. Note: Slides are no longer acceptable.
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MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
The description at the top of this page.
LOINC 55098-8
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for Parainfluenza 2
Registered studies that measure Parainfluenza 2, on the U.S. National Library of Medicine registry.
Verify these ranges and sources
We compile this page from named laboratory catalogs, guidelines and studies. Labs calculate reference intervals from the people they test, for one assay method and one population group, so an interval describes that population rather than an optimal target.
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