Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Syphilis
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3-0.7 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Genital lesion swab collected in an APTIMA Transport Tube, VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 Days (21 Days for APTIMA and Unacceptable for VCM); Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Transport tubes with 2 swabs; APTIMA transport tubes w/Non-APTIMA swabs; Swab tranport tubes w/no swab; Specimens in broken containers
Test Volume Required
0.7 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