Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chanitlly
Epic ID
LAB00994
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD (yellow-top) solution A/B is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=6 Days; Refrigerated=6 Days; Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen; Hemolysis; Heparinized whole blood
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
87535
Revised
06-14-20
Initials
SL