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Test Code LENT Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Important Note

For Inpatient Spinal Fluid, order Meningitis/Encephalitis CSF PCR Panel (ME Panel)

ME Panel is performed at Torrance Memorial Laboratory 24/7.

Reporting Name

Enterovirus PCR

Useful For

Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/RNA Probe Hybridization

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Varies


Ordering Guidance


This test will detect enterovirus but will not differentiate viruses in this family or provide serotyping information.



Necessary Information


1. Specimen source is required.

2. Source information should include main anatomical site of collection.



Specimen Required


Submit a raw clinical sample (not a culture isolate) for enterovirus testing.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Sources: Pericardial, peritoneal

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Submit specimen from collection vial 2.

2. Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Type: Swab

Supplies: Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)

Sources: Dermal, eye, rectal, genital, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, throat, nasal, or urethral

Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) or similar viral transport media (M4 or M5) and Eswab

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Rectal swab must have no visible fecal matter

2. Place swab back into multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, or M5)

 

Specimen Type: Respiratory

Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, pleural fluid, sputum, or tracheal aspirate

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reject Due To

Calcium alginate-tipped swab
Wood swab
Transport swab containing gel
Heat-inactivated specimen		 Reject
 

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

2 to 3 days

CPT Code Information

87498

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LENT Enterovirus PCR 93856-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SRC68 Specimen Source 31208-2
80066 Enterovirus PCR 93856-3

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.