Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Synonyms
HVC
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a (red-top) or serum separator tube (SST) or plasma collected in a sodium citrate (light blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top) or ACD Solution B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp:72 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 42 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.6 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within 6 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
87521
Revised
09-27-22