Test Overview
Test Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/RNA Probe Hybridization
Test Usage
Aids in diagnosing enterovirus infections
Reference Range *
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Analytic Time
2 - 6 days
Soft Order Code
ENTP
Synonyms
- Echovirus
- Coxsackie A
- Coxsackie B
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo ENTP
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and refrigerate.
Normal Volume
1 mL EDTA plasma
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL EDTA plasma
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
87498
Fee Code
AA306