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Rubella Virus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test Code16730
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile screw-cap container, or serum, or minimum 3 mL respiratory swab collected in an M4 media, or VCM medium (green-cap) tube, or equivalent (UTM)
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum or amniotic fluid
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 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
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 |
