Coxiella burnetii DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Order Code:
CBURQL
Test Summary
Real-Time PCR detection of Coxiella burnetii can be used as a tool in the diagnosis of both acute and chronic Q fever. Real-Time PCR assays offer superior sensitivity, rapid test result turn-around, and the ability to detect C. burnetii DNA in multiple specimen types.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL (0.3 mL minimum) serum or CSF or bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL) collected in a sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Tissue should be frozen on dry ice and transported frozen via overnight express. All other specimens should be transported refrigerated (2-8 C) via overnight express
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Serum, CSF, bronchial lavage (BAL), Whole Blood: Refrigerated Tissue: Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in a lavender-top (EDTA) or yellow-top (ACD) tube or tissue collected in a sterile container
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
CBURQL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6009
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87798
Billing Code
- 670955
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL (0.3 mL minimum) serum or CSF or bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL) collected in a sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Tissue should be frozen on dry ice and transported frozen via overnight express. All other specimens should be transported refrigerated (2-8 C) via overnight express
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Serum, CSF, bronchial lavage (BAL), Whole Blood: Refrigerated Tissue: Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in a lavender-top (EDTA) or yellow-top (ACD) tube or tissue collected in a sterile container
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 3 days