Update Type: Test Code Change
Test Updated: 11/16/2022
Test Overview
Test Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Reference Range *
Negative
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time
2 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
TKPAN
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo TKPNL
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in EDTA lavender top tube. Send as intact whole blood to Specimen Processing, refrigerated
Normal Volume
1 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL whole blood
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Anything other than EDTA whole blood
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
87798 x 8
NY State Approved
No