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Laboratory Code
LAB2072
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: Tissue Biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile Container with 1.0 - 2.0 mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire Collection
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
Specimen Stability
72 hours, refrigerated
Methodology
Real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday, Friday, TAT 7 days
Specimen Condition
| Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
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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.
Service Code
1033813
LOINC Code Information
29591-5
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Test Info
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.