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Enterovirus, Varies, PCR

Order Code
138636
CPT
87498
Test Details
Synonyms

Coxsackie

TAT

8 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Rapid molecular test for enterovirus. Used in CNS and respiratory infections.

Specimen Type

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

Specimen Container

Sterile container (CSF, stool), universal transport medium (NP/throat swab, rectal swab)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Swabs, stools and CSF - 7 days
Refrigerated Swabs, stools and CSF - 7 days
Frozen Swabs, stools - 7 days CSF - 90 days
Order Code
138636
CPT
87498
Test Details
Synonyms

Coxsackie

TAT

8 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Rapid molecular test for enterovirus. Used in CNS and respiratory infections.

Specimen Type

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

Specimen Container

Sterile container (CSF, stool), universal transport medium (NP/throat swab, rectal swab)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Swabs, stools and CSF - 7 days
Refrigerated Swabs, stools and CSF - 7 days
Frozen Swabs, stools - 7 days CSF - 90 days