Enterovirus PCR CSF
Test Mnemonic
ENTPCR
CPT Codes
- 87498 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
29591-5
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Sterile container | Refrigerated | If aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | If aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Reverse Transcription/Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT/PCR) |
Reference Range
| Enterovirus PCR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Freetext | Negative for Enterovirus by PCR. |
Special Info
Specimen source is required. If aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used.
Clinical Info
For the presumptive qualitative detection of enterovirus RNA in specimens from individuals with signs and symptoms of meningitis.