WNV by PCR - transplant donor-15165

Test info

  
WNV by PCR - transplant donor
  
15165
  
LAB15165
  
TXWNV
  
West Nile Virus by PCR
  

This test is for solid organ transplant patients.  It is not intended to be used for routine clinical or diagnostic evaluation.

  

This order is for Allina Health providers only

Specimen

  

This test is for transplant patients only

  
EDTA Whole Blood
  
  
7 mL
  
4 mL
  

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4 mL tube X 2

  
EDTA Plasma
  

If the EDTA whole blood sample will not reach the testing laboratory within 72 hours, a plasma sample must be submitted:

  1. Spin within 72 hours of sample collection
  2. Transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as EDTA plasma

OFF HOURS:  Place EDTA tubes in the Send Outs refrigerator bucket for day shift to process.

  
  

Whole blood:

Refrigerated (preferred) – 72 hours

Ambient – 48 hours

EDTA plasma:

Refrigerated (preferred) – 12 days

Ambient – 72 hours

Frozen - 1 year

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x3

  
  • Whole blood samples not reaching the performing laboratory within 72 hours of collection
  • Clotted specimens

Performance

  
Memorial Blood Center; R-NX
  
Mo - Sa
  
2 days
  

RNA Polymerase Chain Reaction

Clinical and Interpretive info

Billing

  
87798

Tracking

  
09/14/2023
  
12/05/2023
  
09/14/2023