Virus Detection by PCR, Tissue, Sterile Fluid

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Test Code

TSPCR

Alias/See Also

689; Virus Culture (Body Fluid or Tissue); Virus Isolation (Body Fluid or Tissue)

CPT Codes
87529(2), 87798, 87496

Preferred Specimen

Acceptable specimen types and viruses tested are listed below:
TISSUE OR STERILE BODY FLUID SENT IN VTM OR STERILE CONTAINER
Non-respiratory tissue--viruses tested: HSV, VZV and CMV
For any rare sources or questionable collection devices, please contact the Molecular department at: (937)297-8338

Minimum Volume

1 mL specimen in VTM

Instructions

Please specify specimen source. Urine does not require viral transport media. Transport in sterile container. Store refrigerated after collection

Transport Container

Sterile container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = unacceptable
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen (VTM / Urine / CSF only)= 5 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

If specimen is left at room temperature notify Virology Department (937-297-3238) or write a comment on the requisition.

Methodology
This panel includes a mixture of Real Time PCRs and Real Time Reverse-Transcriptase PCRs (RT-PCR) for the amplification, detection, and differentiation of the following viruses: CMV, HSV, VZV. Multiple assays are involved--some of which are FDA approved and others that are not, but will include the CLIA non-FDA comment.

PLEASE NOTE; Extractions from primary specimens are included for some but not all testing in this panel, as the tests have had direct specimen use approval.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be considered as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high-complexity clinical testing.

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday
MD

Report Available

5 days

Clinical Significance

Allows for rapid and highly sensitive detection and differentiation for infectious viral agents in primary clinical specimens as well as swab collections from primary sites on patient.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.