ENTEROVIRUS PCR
Synonyms: | Enterovirus, Parechovirus, ENTVR, HPeV, Coxsackie Virus, echovirus; ENTEROVIRUS RNA AMPLIFICATION BY REAL TIME PCR |
Computer Code: | (ENTVR) |
Specimen Collection: | 0.5 mL CSF. Plasma or tissue in sterile tube. Throat swab, Eye swab, Nasopharyngeal swab, Sputum, Bronchial wash or Lavage. |
Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Refrigerate. |
Reference Values: | Negative |
Lab Code: | Molecular Diagnostics |
Requisition: | MOL DIAG 09 molecdiagicd9req.pdf#http://09 molecdiagicd9req |
Test Frequency: | 2x/d M-F, 1x/d Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Routine TAT: | 4-24 hrs |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 87498, 87798 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |