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