Enterovirus by PCR
Test Mnemonic
ENTNAS
CPT Codes
- 87498 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
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, order Enterovirus PCR CSF (ENTPCR). This test is New York DOH approved.