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Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Test Code3041007013
Alias/See Also
1232900078 / MAYO test code TWRP
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
Varies - see special collection instructions
Minimum Volume
See collection instructions
Instructions
Special Collection Instructions: Varies based on source. Please refer to options below. Specimen Type: Fresh tissue or biopsy
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection or 5 mm(3) - approximately the size of a pencil eraser
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect fresh tissue specimen.
2. Submit tissue only, do not add fluid to tissue.
3. Refrigerate or freeze specimen.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days /Frozen <7 days
Preferred Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Supplies: Tissue Block Container (T553)
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Container/Tube: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block to be cut and returned.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated
Acceptable Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Container/Tube: Sterile container for each individual cut section (scroll).
Collection Instructions: Perform microtomy and prepare five separate 10-micron sections. Each section (scroll) must be placed in a separate sterile container for submission.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated
Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: Cerebrospinal or ocular (eg, vitreous humor)
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days/Frozen <7 days
Specimen Type: Synovial fluid
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Pink top (EDTA), royal blue top (EDTA), sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot, red clot tube (no anticoagulant), or sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube (preferred).
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days /Frozen <7 days
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection or 5 mm(3) - approximately the size of a pencil eraser
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect fresh tissue specimen.
2. Submit tissue only, do not add fluid to tissue.
3. Refrigerate or freeze specimen.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days /Frozen <7 days
Preferred Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Supplies: Tissue Block Container (T553)
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Container/Tube: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block to be cut and returned.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated
Acceptable Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Container/Tube: Sterile container for each individual cut section (scroll).
Collection Instructions: Perform microtomy and prepare five separate 10-micron sections. Each section (scroll) must be placed in a separate sterile container for submission.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated
Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: Cerebrospinal or ocular (eg, vitreous humor)
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days/Frozen <7 days
Specimen Type: Synovial fluid
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Pink top (EDTA), royal blue top (EDTA), sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot, red clot tube (no anticoagulant), or sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube (preferred).
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days /Frozen <7 days
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type: Fresh tissue or biopsy
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days /Frozen <7 days
Preferred Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Supplies: Tissue Block Container (T553)
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Specimen Stability Information: Room Temperature (preferred)/Refrigerated
Acceptable Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Specimen Stability Information: Room Temperature (preferred)/Refrigerated
Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: Cerebrospinal or ocular (eg, vitreous humor)
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days/Frozen <7 days
Specimen Type: Synovial fluid
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Pink top (EDTA), royal blue top (EDTA), sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot, red clot tube (no anticoagulant), or sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days /Frozen <7 days
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days /Frozen <7 days
Preferred Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Supplies: Tissue Block Container (T553)
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Specimen Stability Information: Room Temperature (preferred)/Refrigerated
Acceptable Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, or jejunum), lymph node, bone, joint, synovial, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, heart valve (and other heart tissues), or brain
Specimen Stability Information: Room Temperature (preferred)/Refrigerated
Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: Cerebrospinal or ocular (eg, vitreous humor)
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days/Frozen <7 days
Specimen Type: Synovial fluid
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Pink top (EDTA), royal blue top (EDTA), sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot, red clot tube (no anticoagulant), or sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) <7 days /Frozen <7 days
Reference Range
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Last Updated: August 26, 2026
