Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01398
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
3-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a (red-top) tube is aslo acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=6 Days; Frozen=84 Days
Rejection Criteria
Unspun whole blood >24 hours of collection
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma or serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
87517
Revised
09-27-22