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HelpTest Code EVPCR Enterovirus RNA PCR
Specimen Requirements
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
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL
Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container with attached spatula
Volume: 10.0g / 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 5.0g / 2.0mL (liquid stool)
Specimen Stability
72 hours, refrigerated
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday, Friday, TAT 7 days
Reference Interval
Limit of Detection: 100 copies/reaction
Limit of Detection for hEV71: 10 copies/uL
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
For rapid detection of enterovirus infection. Auto reflex to test for EV71 when pan-enterovirus is detected. This assay does not detect EV D68.
Update
Last updated 24/05/2026
LOINC Code Information
29591-5
Service Code
LBC04293
1033813
Laboratory Code
LAB2072
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.