ENTEROVIRUS, EV-D68, PARECHOVIRUS, MULTIPLEX PCR
| Synonyms: | Enterovirus, Parechovirus, ENTVR, HPeV, Coxsackie Virus, echovirus,EV,HPeV,D68, PeV |
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| Specimen Collection: | Nasopharyngeal swabs in M4 viral transport media or Universal transport media (UTM). |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | NP swab in M4 viral or universal transport media. Place on wet ice or refrigerate. Transport to the laboratory ASAP. Do not use Calcium alginate or wooden swabs or cotton swabs. |
| Reference Values: | Negative for Enterovirus RNA, and Parechovirus RNA. |
| Lab Code: | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Requisition: | Virology & MOL DIAG |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 24 hrs - If received between 7am to 7pm, TAT is between 4-12 hrs. |
| Stat TAT: | 24 hrs - If received between 7am to 7pm, TAT is between 4-12 hrs. |
| CPT Code(s): | 87631 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |