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Useful For
Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections
This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/RNA Probe Hybridization
Reporting Name
Enterovirus PCRSpecimen Type
VariesOrdering Guidance
This test will detect enterovirus but will not differentiate viruses in this family or provide serotyping information.
Necessary Information
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Source information should include main anatomical site of collection.
Specimen Required
Submit a raw clinical sample (not a culture isolate) for enterovirus testing.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Sources: Pericardial, peritoneal
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit specimen from collection vial 2.
2. Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type: Swab
Supplies: Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)
Sources: Dermal, eye, rectal, genital, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, throat, nasal, or urethral
Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) or similar viral transport media (M4 or M5) and Eswab
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. Rectal swab must have no visible fecal matter
2. Place swab back into multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, or M5)
Specimen Type: Respiratory
Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, pleural fluid, sputum, or tracheal aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Body and Respiratory fluids: 0.5 mL; Spinal fluid: 0.3 mL; Swab: See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87498
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LENT | Enterovirus PCR | 93856-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SRC68 | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
| 80066 | Enterovirus PCR | 93856-3 |
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Report Available
2 to 3 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm