Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.5-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Received frozen; Heparin as an anticoagulant
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Included Tests
Anaplasma Phagocytophilum DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR; Babesia microti DNA, Real-Time PCR; Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous; Ehrlichia chaffeensis DNA, Real-Time PCR; and Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR.
CPT Codes
87798 (x4), 87801
Revised
09-27-22