Tick-borne Disease, Acute Molecular Panel, Non-Lyme QTICK
| Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL whole blood in a lavender (EDTA) top tube. |
| Transport | 3 mL whole blood refrigerated (Min: 1.5 mL). |
| Stability | Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions |
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| Billing Code | 9011642 |
| CPTCode | 87468, 87469, 87484, 87484 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory - Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
