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)
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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