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Kingella kingae DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test Code18872
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL synovial fluid submitted in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top), or acid citrate dextrose ACD-B (yellow-top) tube • Minimum 30 mg frozen tissue
Transport Temperature
Synovial fluid, whole blood: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Tissue: Frozen
Tissue: Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-3 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Kingella kingae is an important cause of septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, spondylodiscitis and bacteremia, primarily in children. Because of the urgent nature of acute pediatric septic arthritis and difficulties associated with culturing this fastidious organism, PCR based methods should be helpful in the diagnosis of K. kingae infections.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |