Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4304
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood or 0.3-1 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma or Bone Marrow collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube or serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=30 Days (Unacceptable for Bone Marrow)
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Heparin plasma
Test Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87799
Revised
09-27-22