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HelpTest Code EVPCR Enterovirus RNA PCR
Infectious
Additional Codes
LOINC: 29591-5
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Nasal, throat, rectal (others
please specify)
Container/Tube: Universal transport media (dry
swab in plain container is acceptable too)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Acceptable:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or sputum
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Tissue biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1-2mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 7 working days
Methodology
Real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative
Service Code
1033813
Update
Last updated 22/05/2021
Unacceptable Condition
| Whole blood | Frozen or hemolysis |
|---|
Specimen Stability
72 hours, refrigerated
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For rapid detection of enterovirus infection. Auto reflex to test for EV71 when pan-enterovirus is detected.