Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01148
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube or serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) 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
Test Volume Required
0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection.
CPT Codes
87799
Revised
03-28-22
Initials
SA
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