Inactivated/Replace Test
Effective Date
11/28/2023
Included in Report
Replacement Test
TCVD – “Tissue Comprehensive Virus Detection” replaced by TCVP – “Tissue Comprehensive Virus Panel”
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Inactivated Test Details
Mnemonic
TCVD
Ordering Code
3099040
CPT-4 Codes(s)
Depending on specimen source and time of year, testing may include: Adenovirus PCR 87798, CMV PCR 87496, Enterovirus PCR 87498, HSV1 and HSV2 PCR 87529 x 2, Influenza A & B PCR 87502, Parainfluenza 1-3 PCR 87631, Rhinovirus PCR 87798, RSV PCR 87634, VZV PCR 87798
Replacement Test Details
Mnemonic
TCVP
Ordering Code
3000827
CPT-4 Codes(s)
Varies: Adenovirus PCR 87798, CMV PCR 87496, Enterovirus PCR 87498, HSV1 and HSV2 PCR 87529 x 2, Influenza A & B PCR 87502, Parainfluenza 1,2,3 PCR 87631, Rhinovirus PCR 87798, RSV PCR 87634, VZV PCR 87798
Specimen Information
Collect
Biopsy/tissue specimens
Specimen Preparation
Biopsy/tissue specimens in saline or viral transport medium (SNAP frozen -20°C).
Alternate Specimen
The Laboratory Director or Supervisor must approve testing of specimens other than those listed.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Bone marrow (see Comprehensive Virus Detection)
Non-tissue specimens
Swab specimens
Specimens in preservatives such as formalin or other tissue preservatives
Specimens in bacterial transport or culture medium
Specimens received in non-sterile or leaking containers
Non-tissue specimens
Swab specimens
Specimens in preservatives such as formalin or other tissue preservatives
Specimens in bacterial transport or culture medium
Specimens received in non-sterile or leaking containers
Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Source-driven panels. Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No