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Test Code ENTP Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma

Important Note

  1. Specify which virus or viruses you would like tested if on a dermal site.
  2. If testing for multiple viruses, submit a swab for each.
  3. If submitting a dermal source, include exact site.
  4. Do not order a Non-Respiratory Viral panel on dermal sources, excluding lip.
  5. When there is no viral transport media available, refrigerate until pick up.

Reporting Name

Enterovirus PCR, P

Useful For

Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections using plasma specimens

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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 Special Container
Plasma EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

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.

CPT Code Information

87498

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ENTP Enterovirus PCR, P 97151-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
56068 Enterovirus PCR, P 97151-5

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.

Secondary ID

89893