Enterovirus

Test Name

Enterovirus

Alternate Name(s) Enterovirus PCR
Laboratory Module

MIC

Ordering Mnemonic PCR ENT
  • Specimen Type
  • Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
  • Bronchial Wash
  • CSF
  • Nasopharyngeal 
  • Throat 
  • Skin lesion 
  • Sterile fluids
  • Sputum 
  • Stool
Collection Container
  • CSF - CSF tube
  • Nasopharyngeal swab - UTM tube
  • Throat - UTM tube
  • Skin Lesion - UTM tube
  • Use Sterile container to collect following specimens:
    • Bronchial wash
    • Sterile fluid
    • Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
    • Sputum
    • Tissue
    • Stool
Container Information

CSF tube              Sterile Container       Universal transport media (UTM)

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Collection Information  
Test Schedule Monday -Friday
Routine Turnaround Time Preliminary Within 7 days Final Report within 21 days
Stat Turnaround Time Please consult with Technical Specialist for requests
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes  
Storage and Transport

Specimen should be stored at 2-8°C following collection.

Freeze the specimen at -70°C if more than 72 hours are expected between the time of specimen collection and testing.

Test Referred To

Offsite, Referral Laboratory 

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