Test Details
Mnemonic
BSDQL
Ordering Code
3400641
CPT-4 Code(s)
87801
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL whole blood in original tube or in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Yellow ACD solution A
CSF, synovial fluid
CSF, synovial fluid
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes