Enterovirus DNA PCR
Order Name
CSF ENTPCR
Test Number: 5586525
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5586525
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Enterovirus Detection by PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 29591-5 |
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Specimen Type - Prompt [3611815]
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Rectal swab | See Instructions | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Alternate 2 | See Instructions | NP Swab | See Instructions | Frozen |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.2 mL CSF (noncentrifuged), one NP/throat swab, 1 g fresh stool, OR one rectal swab Specimen Type: Sterile container (CSF, stool), universal transport medium (NP/throat swab, rectal swab) Specimen Storage: 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. Specimen Collection: To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 4 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 138636 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 138636 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87498 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |