Enterovirus Detection by PCR
| Label Mnemonic: | EVPCR |
| Epic code: | LAB4802 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Plasma or CSF
Collection Medium:
 |
| Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Sterile Container
Minimum:
Preferred Plasma Minimum: 1 mL Plasma from 3 mL lavender (EDTA)
tube.
Absolute Plasma Minimum: 0.5 mL Plasma
Preferred CSF Minimum: 1 mL (0.5 mL Minimum)
Absolute Plasma Minimum: 0.5 mL Plasma
Preferred CSF Minimum: 1 mL (0.5 mL Minimum)
Rejection Criteria:
Heparinized samples.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Turn Around
Time:
1-2 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Methodology:
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code:
87498