ADENOVIRUS, PLASMA BY PCR Mnemonic MISC Specimen Collection Requirements Collect Plasma, one lavender (EDTA) top tube Handling Centrifuge the specimen and separate plasma from cells ASAP. Refrigerate specimen. Preferred Volume 1.0 mL plasma Minimum Volume 0.3 mL Transport Refrigerated Rejection Criteria Ambient specimens, gross hemolysis Testing Information Performed Mon, Wed, Fri Reported 4-6 days Method Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization Referral Lab Mayo Medical Laboratory (LCADP) Reference Values Reference Values Interpretation provided. CPT Codes 87798 Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2017 03:41:55 AM