Enterovirus RNA, QL Real Time RT-PCR
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
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
CSF must be sent in original tube or screw-cap container.
Do not put CSF into VTM.
Store refrigerated after collection.
Lower Respiratory Sources:
1.0 mL bronchial wash or bronchial lavage in a sterile container; VTM
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = 3 months
Limitations
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unacceptable Specimens
Order Code
EPIC (Premier) Code
Includes
CPT Code
- 87498
Billing Code
- 300753
CPT Statement
Methodology
FDA Status
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
Testing Laboratory
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Reference Range
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
CSF must be sent in original tube or screw-cap container.
Do not put CSF into VTM.
Store refrigerated after collection.
Lower Respiratory Sources:
1.0 mL bronchial wash or bronchial lavage in a sterile container; VTM
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = 3 months