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Kingella kingae DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Test Code18872
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL synovial fluid in a sterile plastic screw-cap container
or whole blood collected in an EDTA or ACD tube
or whole blood collected in an EDTA or ACD tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
30 mg frozen tissue in a sterile container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
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 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
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.
