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Laboratory Code
LAB2072
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) / Stool
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
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 Diagnosis Centre, 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.
Service Code
1033813
LOINC Code Information
29591-5
Update
Last updated 18/11/2025
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.