Enterovirus PCR on Blood - NOTE: Enterovirus PCR on CSF is the preferred test
| Abbrev Code: | ENTPCR | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4520 | Order Name: | Enterovirus by PCR |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87498 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 2-3 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test uses a manufacturer labeled Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) as the reagent providing the specificity of the assay. The test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized or nonfrozen specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Freeze within 8 hours of collection. Specimen source is required. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 8 hours at room temperature; 48 hours refrigerated; 3 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50249 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. |
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