Biomarkers · Chemical
Parainfluenza 3, Nasopharynx
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
- 82173-6
- Tests that measure Parainfluenza 3, Nasopharynx
- Labcorp 1
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Labcorp 1 test
Panels that include this biomarker
Respiratory Pathogen Panel With SARS-CoV-2, NAA 139845
22 analytes · Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days
Labcorp catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Nucleic acid amplification (polymerase chain reaction (PCR))
- Collection
- Collect NP swab per standard techniques and immediately place swab in up to 3 mL of viral transport media.
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MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
The description at the top of this page.
LOINC 82173-6
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
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Registered studies that measure Parainfluenza 3, Nasopharynx, on the U.S. National Library of Medicine registry.
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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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