Hantavirus (Sin Nombre Virus), RT-PCR, Qualitative
Data | Value |
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Method | Nested Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Amplification |
CPT Code | 83890, 83902, 83898, 83896, 83912 |
Test Scope | Confirmatory Test |
Sensitivity | 5-10 copies of SNV RNA per sample |
Preferred Specimen | Whole Blood (Red Top) |
Other Acceptable Specimens | ACD Blood (Yellow Top Tube) (not preferred) |
Unacceptable Specimens | Do not collect specimen in Heparin (Green Top). |
Required Sample Volume | 3-5 mls whole blood |
Minimum Sample Volume | 3 mls whole blood |
Specimen Container | Collection: Red Top Tube, 5-10 mls (no serum separator tube) Transport: Screw-cap polypropylene transport tube |
Specimen Identification | Label tube with patient's first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
Special Instructions |
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Shipping Requirements | Serum may be transported and stored at room temperature for up to 1 day, refrigerated at 2-8° C for up to 5 days, or frozen at -20° C to -80° C for 14 days. Blood clot must be shipped frozen at -20° C to -80° C. |
Sample Rejection Criteria |
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Turn-around-time | 72 hours |