Enterovirus/Parechovirus Qual Real Time PCR
| Abbrev Code: | EVHPEV | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6586 | Order Name: | Enterovirus/Parechovirus Qual RT PCR |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87798 x1, 87498 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-3 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Specimen source is required. | ||
| 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 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) Alternate Containers: Sterile tube, Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized specimens. |
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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