Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction; RT-PCR
Specimen Type
Respiratory Specimen
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Bronchial lavage/wash or Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash
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
3 mL Bronchial lavage/wash or Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Bronchial lavage/wash or Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash
Included Tests
Rhinovirus RNA, Real-Time PCR, RSV RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Influenza Type A and B RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time RT-PCR, Parainfluenza Virus 1,2,3,4 RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Adenovirus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR and Human Metapneumovirus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Comments
Nasopharyngeal swabs in VCM or VTM are done in house.
CPT Codes
87632
Revised
09-27-22