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
- Components
Interpretation
- Guidelines
- Method
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Reference Range
- Ref. Range Notes
Reference Range: Not Detected
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- 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
- Receiving Instructions
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.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Frequency
- Set Up: Monday through Saturday. Report Available: 1-2 days from sample receipt at Quest Diagnostics.
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
-
Sendout Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
800-642-465733608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Billing & Coding
- Billing Comments
CPT: 87798