Methodology
Real-Time Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo MedIcal Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-10 mL Whole Blood (1 mL Whole Blood for Infants)
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Collect Monday-Thursday between 0800-1300 only, for next day delivery. Specimen need to arrive at Mayo within 24 Hours of collection. Must complete Mayo's TREC Assay Patient Information form and submit with specimen.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia
Test Volume Required
10 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood (1mLWhole Blood for Infants)
Processing Instructions
Send Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. Specimen needs to arrive at Mayo within 24 Hours of collection. Must include Mayo's TREC Assay Patient Information form completed by the physican. Order in Mayolink. Mayo courier will picks up Monday-Friday.
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81479
Revised
09-19-18
Initials
SL