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

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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, 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

Receiving Instructions

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.

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
800-642-4657

33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPT: 87798