Rubella Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

1194

Epic Name

Order using Lab Undefined [LABUND]

External Test Id

16730

Description

Clinical Significance: Detection of rubella virus RNA by real-time PCR is a useful tool for the rapid diagnosis of congenital rubella virus infection.

Ordering Requirements: Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR) approval is required for all orders.

Synonyms

16730, German measles, Rubella PCR

Interpretation

Method

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Reference Range

Ref. Range Notes

Reference Range:

Not Detected

Guidelines

Washington DOH Notifiable Conditions

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Blood, Swab, Amniotic Fluid

Collection

Blood: 3 mL blood in RED TOP tube

Unacceptable: Gel tube/SST

Swab: 3 mL respiratory swab collected in an M4 media or VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM)

Unacceptable: Calcium alginate swabs

Amniotic Fluid: 0.7 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile screw cap container

Approval Required

Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR) approval is required for all orders.

Quantity

requested: 0.7 mL serum or 0.7 mL amniotic fluid or 1 respiratory swab
minimum: 0.3 mL serum or 0.3 mL amniotic fluid or 1 respiratory swab

Processing

Blood: Centrifuge sample and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.

Swab or Amniotic Fluid: Refrigerate specimen.

Login: SEND1-;REFRIG

RSNDT1: QNICH
RSTYP1: <Enter the appropriate container code from the table below.>
RTSRQ1: ;Rubella Virus RNA, Qualitative, RT PCR (Quest Test 16730)

Specimen Type:

ETC	Translation
SRM	Serum
NPS	Nasopharyngeal Swab
TS	Throat Swab
SWAB	Swab
SWAB-ORPH	Swab, Oropharyngeal
AMN	Amniotic Fluid

Sendouts:

Order Quest Test: 16730
Enter the order in QuestQuanum using account: SJC
Print the resulting batch list and package samples for Quest Courier pickup.

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 30 days; Ambient: 48 hours.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Performing Location(s)

Sendout	Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 800-642-4657 33608 Ortega Highway San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Frequency

Set Up: Monday through Saturday. Report Available: 1-2 days from sample receipt at Quest Diagnostics.

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