Update Type: Specimen collection or handling and/or storage changed
Test Updated: 11/16/2022
Test Overview
Test Methodology

PCR

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 Limitations

A negative result does not rule out the possibility of enterovirus infection.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
LENT
MiChart Code
LENT
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo (LENT)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection

Test available on the following sources: Body fluid- pericardial, peritoneal or pleural; Respiratory- bronch lavage, wash nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab or washing, throat or nasal swab, sputum, or trach aspirate; CSF; Swabs for dermal, eye, rectal, genital, nasopharyngeal, throat, nasal or urethral

Normal Volume
Varies by source: body fluid or respiratory fluid-0.5 mL; CSF- 0.3 mL
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated, frozen acceptable
Rejection Criteria
Visible stool on a rectal swab
Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Billing
CPT Code
87498
Fee Code
AA137