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Enterovirus PCR, CSF

Order Code: ENTPSF

Test Summary

Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is a highly sensitive method used to detect enterovirus (EV) RNA. This assay targets a conserved region of the EV genome which allows detection of nearly the entire group of human enteroviruses, including the coxsackieviruses, polioviruses, and the echoviruses. (It does not differentiate among the EV serotypes.)

The diagnosis of enterovirus infection should not rely solely upon the result of a RT-PCR assay. A negative RT-PCR result indicated the absence of enterovirus RNA in the sample tested and does not exclude the diagnosis of disease.

Aliases

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Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

CSF

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Sterile Tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = Unacceptable
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = 3 months

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

ENTPSF

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB7042

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87498

Billing Code

N/A

CPT Statement

Methodology

Real Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

FDA Status

No - This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

NDET
DET
INV
ISUB

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day