Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Random, Urine

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Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Random, Urine-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Powassan
Powassan virus
Powassan Virus, PCR, Urine
POWVU

Useful for:

Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using random urine specimens
An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset).
This assay should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals and should only be used to test patients with signs and symptoms of Powassan virus disease.

Limitations:

The Powassan virus polymerase chain reaction result may remain positive for a longer time in urine than in blood, serum, and cerebrospinal fluid (7 days or more).

Specimen type:

Urine

Collection container:

Sterile container

Volume:

1 mL

Minimum volume:

0.3 mL

Collection instructions:

Collect random urine in a sterile container.
Label specimen as urine.

Transport container:

Sterile container

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Specimen retention time:

7 days

Reason for rejection:

Heat inactivated specimen
Urine containing preservatives

Performing lab:

Mayo Clinic Laboratories (POWVU); R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1-5 days

Method:

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Clinical information:

Acute Tickborne Disease Testing Algorithm

Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm

CPT codes:

87798

Date created:

11/03/2023

Review date:

11/03/2023