Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Blood
Container Type
Red-Top Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Samples using heparin as anticoagulant
Test Volume Required
0.4 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.2 mL Serum
CPT Codes
87798 (x4)
Revised
2/26/25
Initials
SA