CPT/HCPCS
87522
Order Code
CH402
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum, Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top), EDTA (lavender)
Preferred Specimens
3 mL plasma or serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
1 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 84 days |
Reject Criteria
Whole blood samples >24 hours old
Frozen whole blood
Special Instructions
Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25° C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma or serum from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for collection tube handling.
Test Details
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Ranges
Not detected Log IU/mL
