Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Respiratory Virus
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01118
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.6-1 mL CSF, Bronchial Lavage/Wash, Nasopharyngeal Lavage/Wash, Tracheal Lavage/Washing, or Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Whole Blood or Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube or serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen=30 Days (Unacceptable for Whole Blood or Urine)
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood or plasma anticoagulated with heparin; Calcium alginate swabs
Test Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.6mL
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87799
Revised
11/10/23
Initials
SA