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Enterovirus RNA PCR, CSF-4769

Test info

Test name:

Enterovirus RNA PCR, CSF

Test number:

4769

Excellian order number:

LAB4769

Abbreviation:

EV ENP

Specimen

Specimen type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Processing instructions:

Submit specimen, uncentrifuged

Transport container:

Sterile vial

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 72 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
Improper transport container
Improper transport temperature
Inappropriate specimen type
- Centrifuged CSF
- Non-CSF specimen received
Leaking container

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

Stat: 3.5 hours

Method:

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Negative

Billing

CPT codes:

87498

Tracking

Date created:

11/26/2007

Revised date:

05/30/2019

Review date:

12/07/2021