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Enterovirus by PCR, Non-blood
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| Test Code(s): |
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MISC / RMISC
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| CPT Code(s): |
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87498
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| Methodology: |
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Real-Time PCR
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| Testing Site: |
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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See collection instructions.
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Throat or rectal swab placed in Universal Transport Media(UTM) or M4 media.
Stool: 1 gram (minimum 0.3 mL)
CSF: See test directory entry Enterovirus by PCR, CSF
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport swab specimens to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
Immediately after stool collection is completed, transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). If transport is delayed, freeze specimen.
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| Outreach Specimen Transport: |
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Transport frozen specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) on dry ice
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: Swabs- 2 days
Refrigerated: Swabs- 7 days
Frozen: Swabs or Stool- 30 days
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Interpretation
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Reference Interval:
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Reference range: Not detected
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