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25567 Rubella Virus, PCR (VR01725)

Rubella Virus, PCR (VR01725)
Test Code: RBPCRSO
Synonyms/Keywords
German measles, Rubeola, PCR
Useful For
Test of choice for detection of rubella virus infection.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume
​No ​NP or throat swab ​Universal viral transport media
 Viral transport media (M6)
 ​1 swab

 

Collection Processing Instructions
Provider must notify county public health dept in which patient resides that this test is being ordered to request prior authorization. Specimen should be sent to WSLH as soon as possible. Special courier may be considered.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Swab ​Refrigerate ​10 days

 

Rejection Criteria
Specimens > 10 days
​Cotton Swabs
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene ​Monday through Friday ​1-3 days ​Real-time PCR
Reference Lab
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
Reference Range Information
See interpretive report
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87798 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
German measles, Rubeola, PCR
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume
​No ​NP or throat swab ​Universal viral transport media
 Viral transport media (M6)
 ​1 swab

 

Collection Processing
Provider must notify county public health dept in which patient resides that this test is being ordered to request prior authorization. Specimen should be sent to WSLH as soon as possible. Special courier may be considered.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Swab ​Refrigerate ​10 days

 

Rejection Criteria
Specimens > 10 days
​Cotton Swabs
Useful For
Test of choice for detection of rubella virus infection.
Reference Range Information
See interpretive report
For more information visit:
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene ​Monday through Friday ​1-3 days ​Real-time PCR
Reference Lab
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87798 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.