Enterovirus PCR (Real Time PCR)
Test ID:
706107
CPT code:
87498
Synonyms:
Enterovirus RT-PCR (Real-time PCR)
Clinical Use:
This assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of enteroviral infections.
Specimen Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), nasopharyngeal (NP)/throat swab, stool, or rectal swab
Requested Volume:
0.5 mL CSF (noncentrifuged), one NP/throat swab, 1 g fresh stool, or one rectal swab
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL CSF (noncentrifuged), one NP/throat swab, 1 g fresh stool, or one rectal swab
Container Type:
Sterile container (CSF, stool), universal transport medium (NP/throat swab, rectal swab)
Collection:
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions:
Swabs and stools are stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for seven days. CSF is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days and frozen for 90 days.
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