Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00931
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4.3 mL Random Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 90 Days; Refrigerated: 90 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Under or over-filled cobas PCR urine sample tubes; Neat urine
Test Volume Required
4.3 mL Random Urine
Minimum Test Volume
4.3 mL Random Urine
Processing Instructions
Neat urine must be immediately stabilized by transferring to the cobas PCR Media tube. Liquid level must be between the black fill lines on the cobas PCR Media tube label window.
Comments
Refer to in-house test (LAB001394).
CPT Codes
87799
Revised
6/18/25
Initials
SA