Torque Teno Virus qPCR (plasma)

Synonyms

• LAB14874
• TORQUE TENO VIRUS QPCR (PLASMA)

Cerner Name

Torque Teno Virus qPCR (plasma)

Clinical Info

Clinical Utility
Torque Teno Virus qPCR is a rapid, reliable, non-invasive means to monitor for the risk of graft rejection vs. infection in solid organ transplant recipients.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

2.0mL Plasma from EDTA Lav Top Tube (0.6 mL Minimum)

Container

Plasma from EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Collect 4-5 mL whole blood in EDTA tube.
Avoid using gel separator tubes; samples collected in gel separator tubes have increased rate of PCR inhibition.
Centrifuge and transfer 2 mL plasma to sterile, screw top tube.

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature:7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Extraction of genomic nucleic acid from plasma specimen followed by PCR amplification of targets using real-time PCR methods.

Days Performed

TAT: 2-3 Business Days

Performing Laboratories

• Eurofins-Viracor Laboratory

CPT

87799

PDM

265566

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms