| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Enterovirus RT-PCR (Non Blood) |
| Code |
Enterovirus Ampl Probe. |
|
CPT Code |
87498 |
| Last Modified |
4/11/2018 3:17:00 PM |
| Test Name |
Entero Prb. |
| Synonyms |
Enterovirus PCR, Enterovirus RNA |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), nasopharyngeal (NP)/throat swab, stool OR rectal swab |
| Tube |
Sterile container (CSF/stool), universal transport medium (NP/throat or rectal swab) |
| Collection Volume |
0.5 mL CSF (noncentrifuged), one NP/throat swab, 1 g fresh stool, OR one rectal swab |
| Storage |
See Lab Notes below |
| Routine TAT |
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| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
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| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
138636 Enterovirus RT-PCR |
| Clinical Use |
This assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosisof enteroviral infections. |
| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
CSF, NP/throat/rectal swab, or stool |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.5 mL CSF (noncentrifuged), one NP/throat swab, 1 g fresh stool, OR one rectal swab |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
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
|
| Methodology |
Real-time PCR amplification (RT-PCR) |
| Limitations |
Weak cross-reactivity was observed with some strains of rhinovirus that could be present in respiratory samples, anda false-positive result is possible if samples contain theseviruses. |
