Tropheryma whipplei Detection by PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87798 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Biopsy, paraffin block or fluid (CSF, synovial or vitreous fluid). Specimen Preparation:Biopsy (fresh tissue): Transfer entire collection to a sterile container. (Min: 5 mm)Paraffin block: Formalin fix (Preserve in 10 percent formalin within one hour of collection.) and paraffin embedded tissue. Transport entire specimen. (Min: 5 mm).Fluid (CSF, synovial or vitreous humor): Transfer 0.5 mL to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Biopsy: Frozen. Paraffin block: Ambient. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Fluid (CSF, synovial or vitreous humor): Frozen. Stability:Biopsy: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 6 days Paraffin block: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable Fluid (CSF, synovial or vitreous humor): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 6 days |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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