Enterovirus by PCR
Test Mnemonic
ENTNAS
CPT Codes
- 87498 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
Analyte Specific Reagent
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Separate plasma from cells and transfer into sterile aliquot tube. Must indicate specimen source. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Separate serum from cells and transfer into sterile aliquot tube. Must indicate specimen source. | |
| One | Nasopharyngeal swab | Viral Transport Media | Frozen | Must indicate specimen source. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 3 months |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Ambient | 8 hours |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Special Info
Specimen source required. Heparinized specimens will be rejected. For cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens, the Meningitis Encephalitis Panel (MGEBF) is suggested as an alternate. This test is New York DOH approved.