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Bolded Tests are Performed at a CNE laboratory

 

Clinical  Lab Updates/Memos

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

COLLECTION CONTAINERS

ALGORITHMS

                

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Orderable Name ENTP Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma

Additional Codes

CNE Order Code: Enterovirus PCR, Plasma

Useful For

Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections using plasma specimens

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Ordering Guidance


This test will detect enterovirus but will not differentiate viruses in this family or provide serotyping information.



Specimen Required


Submit a raw clinical sample (not a culture isolate) for enterovirus polymerase chain reaction .

 

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

CPT Code Information

87498

Report Available

Same day/1 to 5 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Method Name

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

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.