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Lab Test Dictionary

Parechovirus RNA, RT-PCR


Specimen Type

See Collection Instructions

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano (TSO)


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Saturday

Standard TAT

1-2 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5-1 mL CSF or 1-2 g Stool

Container Type

Sterile Container


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Test Volume Required

1 mL CSF or 2 g Stool

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL CSF or 1 g Stool

Processing Instructions

Requires TSO form.


Comments

Infectious Disease test code: is 48990. Requires TSO form.


CPT Codes

87798


Revised

09-27-22