Test Code ENTR Enterovirus RNA Detection by PCR, Spinal Fluid
Additional Codes
Epic Code
LAB2327
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license
agreement with Roche
Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Enterovirus group includes:
Coxsackie A-3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Coxsackie B-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Echovirus-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33
Enterovirus-68, 69, 70, 71
Note: Orders for viral culture on spinal
fluid
are converted to test EVPCR Enterovirus RNA
Detection by
PCR, Spinal Fluid per Laboratory
policy. PCR studies for other
viruses may be requested by sending an order to the laboratory.
Please contact a clinical pathologist at 269-341-8997 with any
questions.
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Microbiology/Virology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient 24 hours/Refrigerate OK
Physician Office Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient NO/Refrigerate 72 hours
Reference Values
Normal finding: negative for enterovirus
Abnormal finding: positive for enterovirus
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87498