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Enterovirus PCR
| Item |
Value |
| Approval req'd? |
No |
| Available Stat? |
No |
| Test code |
P319 |
| Performed by |
Viracor |
| Sendout? |
Yes |
| Method |
Real-time PCR |
| Container type |
Lavender top (blood) or CSF tube |
| Amount to Collect |
|
| Sample type |
EDTA plasma or CSF |
| Preferred volume |
|
| Min. Volume |
|
| Processing notes |
Freeze plasma or CSF at -70C and ship on dry ice in sterile leak-proof transport tube. Test is sent out by Microbiology. Viracor test code 1400 |
| Units |
copies/mL |
| Normal range |
Not Detected |
| Critical value |
Positive result |
| Stability |
Plasma or CSF frozen at -70C 1 month. |
| Turn around times |
4-7 days |
| Additional information |
The enteroviruses are well-known etiologic agents of viral meningitis, viral encephalitis, myocarditis, and respiratory tract disease as well as a wide variety of other clinical conditions. Quantitative PCR can be used to detect the presence of the virus as well as track the course of infection.
Detects the entire spectrum of human enteroviruses, including coxsackie A viruses, coxsackie B viruses, echoviruses, polioviruses, and enteroviruses 68 - 71. The assay does not differentiate between serotypes. |
| CPT coding |
87799-90 |
| LOINC code |
29257-3 |
| Last Updated |
5/15/2013 2:06:18 PM |
| Entry Number |
1286 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667
