Tropheryma whipplei, PCR, Blood or CSF
| Abbrev Code: | TWHIP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB7018 | Order Name: | Tropheryma whipplei, PCR, Blood or CSF |
| Synonyms: | Whipple's Disease by PCR; Tropheryma Whipplei by PCR | ||
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87798 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-7 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). 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 |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Sterile tube, Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum plasma or serum. Alternately aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum CSF into a sterile container. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen. |
| Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature; 14 days refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2013290 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Aids in the diagnosis of Whipple disease for inconclusive or suspicious cases. |
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