Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00930 (Back-Up Only)
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3-0.7 mL Random Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
0.7 mL Random Urine
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Random Urine
Comments
Refer to in-house test (LAB001390).
CPT Codes
87798
Revised
9/11/23
Initials
SA