Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4148
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3-0.7 mL CSF in a sterile-leak proof container; 0.5-1 g Stool in a sterile leak-proof container; Throat or Rectal swab in VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM)
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
1-2 mL Blood collected for plasma in an EDTA (lavender-top) or an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube or for serum 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
Rejection Criteria
Specimens containing heparin; Calcium alginate swabs
Test Volume Required
0.7 mL or 1 g
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL or 0.5 g
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet. Submit stool specimens frozen.
CPT Codes
87498, 87798
Revised
6/29/23
Initials
SA