Tropheryma whipplei PCR
Order Name
TWHIPPCR
Test Number: 6905175
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6905175
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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T. whipplei by PCR, Source
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T. whipplei by PCR
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Qualitative PCR |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Alternate 2 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Alternate 3 | See Instructions | Tissue | Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, serum separator tube or CSF in sterile container Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.. Specimen source required. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue also acceptable at Room temperature.. Special Instructions: Testing referred to ARUP TC 2013290 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 24 hours, Tissue N/A, FFPE Indefinitely, Refrigerated : 2 weeks, Tissue N/A, FFPE indefinitely, Frozen: 1 month, Tissue 1 month, FFPE N/A |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 8 - 11 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 820624 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 820624 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |