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HelpTest Code HEVQU Hepatitis E Virus RNA Detection and Quantification, Real-Time RT-PCR, Serum
Shipping Instructions
1. Freeze serum immediately, and ship specimen frozen on dry ice.
2. If shipment will be delayed for more 24 hours, freeze serum at -20 to -80° C (up to 35 days) until shipment on dry ice.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.8 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 35 days | ALIQUOT TUBE |
| Refrigerated | 5 days | ALIQUOT TUBE |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
Undetected
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
1 to 10 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 monthsPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87799