Enterovirus by PCR, Tissue Only
| Abbrev Code: | ENTTIS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6520 | Order Name: | Enterovirus Qual by PCR Tissue |
| Methodology: | Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87498 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-3 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate specimen source on specimen container and Viracor-IBT request form. | ||
| Compliance: | This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Fresh tissue |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 mg (approximately 1/2 of pencil eraser size) |
| Container: | Container, Tissue, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue will not be accepted. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not add water, saline or other fluid media to container. Freeze immediately. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ViraCor) |
| Referral Lab number: | 1405 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Not detected |
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