Posted Date
Effective Date
Test Name
Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR
Update Type
Specimen collection or handling and/or storage changed
CPT Code
87498
Order Code
LENT
Referral Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories
Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR
Order Code: LENT
Fee Code: AA137
Reference Laboratory: Mayo LENT
Effective December 15, 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will resume Enterovirus PCR testing for lower respiratory sources (bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, pleural fluid, tracheal aspirate). These specimen types had been discontinued 6/15/2021 to prevent inadvertent exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (see MLabs Test Update 766).