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West Nile Virus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous : 17563
Test CodeWNVPCR or 17563
Alias/See Also
WNV PCR
CPT Codes
87798
Instructions
Preferred:
CSF
Also acceptable:
Serum separator tube, EDTA lavender top or Yellow ACD tube.
CSF
Also acceptable:
Serum separator tube, EDTA lavender top or Yellow ACD tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube, lavender top, or yellow ACD tube and aliquot 1.2 mL serum or plasma (Min: 0.4 mL) into a standard transport tube. Transport 1.2 mL CSF in a sterile container. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Room temperture: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
1-2 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
This test is used to detect the presence of West Nile Virus RNA in a patient's specimen. The use of real-time PCR to assay for the presence of West Nile Virus RNA in clinical specimens allows for rapid patient testing.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
