Test Overview
Test Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Test Usage
Diagnosis of Whipple's disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases.
Reference Range *
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday
Analytic Time
2 - 7 days
Soft Order Code
LCTW
MiChart Code
Tropheryma Whipplei PCR (Sendout)
Synonyms
- Whipple's Disease
- LCTW
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo WHIPB (87974)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in a lavender top (EDTA) tube. Refrigerate and send intact whole blood.
Normal Volume
1 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
87798