Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes (SSO)
Whole Blood
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Other Reference Test
Daily
7 Days
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Lavender (EDTA)
Whole blood collected in an ACD (yellow-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Ambient-Only
5 mL Whole Blood
3 mL Whole Blood
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
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