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Coxiella burnetii DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test Code16596
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL serum or CSF or bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL) collected in a sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: a EDTA (lavender-top), or acid citrate dextrose ACD (yellow-top) tube • Tissue collected in a sterile container
Instructions
Tissue should be frozen on dry ice and transported frozen via overnight express. All other specimens should be transported refrigerated (2–8°C) via overnight express.
Transport Temperature
Serum, CSF, bronchial lavage (BAL), 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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 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
Real-Time PCR detection of Coxiella burnetii can be used as a tool in the diagnosis of both acute and chronic Q fever. Real-Time PCR assays offer superior sensitivity, rapid test result turn-around, and the ability to detect C. burnetii DNA in multiple specimen types.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |