Enterovirus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test code

15082

CPT code(s)*

87498

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Clinical significance

Enterovirus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR - Reverse Transcriptase-PCR (RT-PCR) is a highly sensitive method used to detect enterovirus (EV) RNA from various clinical specimens. This assay targets a conserved region of the EV genome which allows detection of nearly the entire spectrum of human enteroviruses, including the coxsackieviruses, polioviruses and the echoviruses. It does not differentiate among the EV serotypes or differentiate EV from rhinovirus. The diagnosis of enterovirus infection should not rely solely upon the result of a RT-PCR assay. A positive result should be considered in conjunction with clinical presentation and additional established clinical tests. A negative…

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Details

Test details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Alternative name(s)

D68,Coxsackie Virus PCR,Echovirus PCR

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	None Specified
Preferred specimen(s)	0.7 mL CSF collected in a sterile, leak-proof container
Alternative specimen(s)	Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or PPT (white-top) tube • Serum • Rectal, throat, lesion or nasopharyngeal swab collected in an M4, VCM (green-cap) or equivalent (UTM) tube • 1 gram or 1 mL frozen stool collected in a sterile, leak-proof container • 0.7 mL of Pericardial fluid collected in a sterile, leak-proof container
Minimum volume	0.3 mL CSF, plasma, serum or pericardial fluid • 0.5 g or 0.5 mL stool
Transport container	Sterile leak-proof container
Transport temperature	Stool: Frozen All other samples: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen stability	⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days

Reference range(s)

Not detected

LOINC® codes

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Result code	Result name	LOINC code	Component name
85993676	ENTEROVIRUS RNA, QL REAL TIME PCR	29591-5	Enterovirus RNA
86010905	SOURCE:	31208-2	Specimen

Performing lab & setup schedule

Performing laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly , VA 20151-2228

Setup schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 5 days

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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