West Nile Virus RNA by PCR
| Sunquest Code: | WNPCR | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3881 | Epic Name: | West Nile Virus RNA by PCR |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood or CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | Blood: 2 mL; CSF: 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | Blood: 1.2 mL; CSF: 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Sterile tube, Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Blood: Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum into a sterile container.
CSF: Aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum into a sterile container. Store frozen. Specimen source is required on aliquot tube. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 8 hours at room temperature; 24 hours refrigerated; 3 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50229 |
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