Enterovirus/Parechovirus Qual Real Time PCR
| Sunquest Code: | EVHPEV | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6586 | Epic Name: | Enterovirus/Parechovirus Qual RT PCR |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Specimen source is required. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. 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 or CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL blood or 1 mL CSF |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL blood or 0.5 mL CSF |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) (Sterile tube, Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized specimen |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum plasma or serum. Do not process CSF. Store in freezer. |
| 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: | 2005730 |
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