Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma or Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB002036 (Back-Up Only)
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma or Whole Blood collected in an 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 (8 Days for whole blood); Frozen: 30 Days (Unacceptable for whole blood)
Test Volume Required
0.7 mL Serum or Plasma or Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma or Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection.
Comments
Refer to in-house test (LAB001380).
CPT Codes
87798
Revised
6/18/25
Initials
SA