Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
See Collection Instructions
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
LAB07826
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
1-3 Days
1-5 mL Random Urine
Sterile Container
0.8-1mL Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 0.5-1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container is also acceptable.
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Room Temp=Unacceptable (48 Hours for CSF or Whole Blood); Refrigerated=Unacceptable (7 Days for CSF or Whole Blood); Frozen=30 Days
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
87798
09-27-22