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HelpTest Code EVPCR Enterovirus RNA PCR
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering code | LAB2072 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC04293 |
| Service code | 1033813 |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Nasal, throat, rectal
Container/Tube: Universal transport media (dry swab in plain container is acceptable)
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 and Condition
| Specimen stability | All specimen type, 72 hours, refrigerated |
|---|---|
| Unsuitable condition (to reject) | UTM samples without the swab |
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 30/08/2026
LOINC Code Information
29591-5
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.