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
Synonyms
    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
    NY State Approved
    No