Enterovirus PCR, Plasma ENTP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Enterovirus PCR, Plasma

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Enterovirus PCR, Plasma

Clinical Info

Aids in diagnosing enterovirus infections

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Plasma EDTA
Submit a raw clinical sample (not a culture isolate) for enterovirus PCR. This test will detect enterovirus, but will not differentiate viruses in this family or provide serotyping information.
 
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Spin down promptly.
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information:

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/RNA Probe Hybridization

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT

87498

PDM

1959700

Result Interpretation

Negative

Forms