Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB09132
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.05-1 mL CSF or Vitreous fluid collected in sterile container or 1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Plasma or Bone Marrow collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube; Serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST); 3 mm Fresh (unfixed) tissue, fixed tissue, tissue in alcohol or tissue biopsy is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=6 Days; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=30 Days (Unacceptable for Bone Marrow)
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
87798
Revised
09-27-22