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Additional Codes
Epic: LAB2920
Quest: 759 [38929X]
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Fresh stool
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: VCM transport medium
Acceptable: M4 transport media
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Body fluids to be submitted in VCM transport medium must be mixed with an equal amount of the VCM transport medium. Do not place small volumes of fluid directly into the tube as this causes over-dilution fo the specimen.
- M4 transport medium is acceptable.
Specimen Type: Conjunctiva
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: VCM transport medium
Acceptable: M4 transport media
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Body fluids to be submitted in VCM transport medium must be mixed with an equal amount of the VCM transport medium. Do not place small volumes of fluid directly into the tube as this causes over-dilution fo the specimen.
- M4 transport medium is acceptable.
Specimen Type: Urine, first catch
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 50 mL
Specimen Type: Nasal wash/aspirate
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Sterile cup
Acceptable: VCM transport medium
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Body fluids to be submitted in VCM transport medium must be mixed with an equal amount of the VCM transport medium. Do not place small volumes of fluid directly into the tube as this causes over-dilution fo the specimen.
- M4 transport medium is acceptable.
Specimen Type: Bronchial lavage/wash
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: VCM transport medium
Acceptable: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Body fluids to be submitted in VCM transport medium must be mixed with an equal amount of the VCM transport medium. Do not place small volumes of fluid directly into the tube as this causes over-dilution fo the specimen.
- M4 transport medium is acceptable.
Specimen Type: Throat swab
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: VCM transport medium
Acceptable: M4 transport media
Specimen Volume: Swab
Specimen Minimum Volume
Fresh stool: 1 mL
Conjunctiva: 1 mL
Bronchial wash: 1 mL
Nasal wash: 1 mL
Urine: 5 mL
Specimen Stability
Specimens in VCM or M4 Transport Medium
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen -70°C: 30 days
Specimens in sterile, leak-proof container
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Range
Not isolated
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Daily a.m.
Report Available
4 days
Method Name
Rapid Culture
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
CPT Code(s)
87254
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153