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Rubella Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Test CodeRUB QL PCR
Quest Code
16730
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile screw cap container or serum or 3 mL respiratory swab collected in an M4 media or VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM)
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Calcium alginate swabs
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 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: 1-2 days
Report Available
Reports same day.
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Detection of rubella virus RNA by Real-Time PCR is a useful tool for the rapid diagnosis of congenital rubella virus infection.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |