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
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 mL blood in RED TOP tube
- Unacceptable: Gel tube/SST
Approval Required
Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR) approval is required for all orders.
Quantity
requested: 0.7 mL serum
minimum: 0.3 mL serum
Processing
Centrifuge sample and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Login: SEND1-;REFRIG
- RSNDT1: QNICH
- RSTYP1: SRM
- RTSRQ1: ;Rubella Virus RNA, Qualitative, RT PCR (Quest Test 16730)
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 |
|---|
Frequency
Set Up: Monday through Saturday. Report Available: 1-2 days from sample receipt at Quest Diagnostics.
Available STAT?
No
Billing & Coding
CPT codes
Billing Comments
CPT: 87798
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