Enterovirus, Real-time PCR

TEST: 138636
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CPT: 87498
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Synonyms

  • Coxsackie
  • Enterovirus RT-PCR (Real-time PCR)

Expected Turnaround Time

3 - 4 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), nasopharyngeal (NP)/throat swab, stool, or rectal swab

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

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.

Test Details

Use

This assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of enteroviral infections.

Limitations

Weak cross-reactivity was observed with some strains of rhinovirus that could be present in respiratory samples, and a false-positive result is possible if samples contain these viruses.

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical observations and other laboratory data and not used as the sole basis for diagnosis.

Methodology

Real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
138636 Enterovirus RT-PCR 29591-5 139168 Enterovirus RT-PCR 29591-5

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