Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction and Detection
Synonyms
G20210A
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01318
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
3-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is preferred. Whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) or an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Days; Refrigerated: 8 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81240
Revised
12-10-19
Initials
SL