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Lab Test Dictionary

West Nile Virus RNA, Qualitative RT-PCR (17563X)

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)


Synonyms

WNV

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

1-2 mL Blood for plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube or serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Specimens containing heparin; Leaking; Plasma anticoagulatned with heparin

Test Volume Required

0.7 mL

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 mL

Processing Instructions

Plasma: Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection. Serum: Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection.


CPT Codes

87798


Revised

09-27-22