Test Code LAB4207 BK VIRUS MOLECULAR STUDY
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Lavender
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw a EDTA lavender top tube. Mix well, centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate within 2 hours of collection.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated Aliquoted 6 days; Frozen aliquoted 84 days
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
Methodology
RT-PCR
CPT(s)
87799
Performing Location
Test performed at MercyOne Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Microbiology.