Methodology
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Synonyms
HEV; Viral load monitoring
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
2-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in (red-top tube) or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 1 Week; Frozen: 1 Week (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Heparinized specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete ARUP requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
87799
Revised
05-15-19
Initials
SL