Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Respiratory Specimen
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4042
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3-1 mL Bronchial lavag/wash or Sputum
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Throat swab or Nasopharyngeal swab collected in VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL Bronchial lavage/wash or Sputum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Bronchial lavage/wash or Sputum
Processing Instructions
Indicate source of specimen in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet
Included Tests
C. pneumoniae, Legionella species, L. pneumophilia, and M. pneumoniae.
CPT Codes
87486, 87541, 87581, 87798
Revised
09-26-22
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