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ENTEROVIRUS, QUALITATIVE; PCR
PCREV
Echovirus
Coxsackie B
Coxsackie A
LENT
LCENT
Enterovirus by Rapid PCR
EV RNA detection by PCR
Enterovirus meningitits detection by PCR
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Test Overview
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Detection of Enterovirus meningitis.
Enterovirus RNA not detected.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect spinal fluid. Do not store specimen; transport directly to Microbiology Laboratory. Do not centrifuge specimen.
Collect spinal fluid. Refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze for longer storage. Do not centrifuge.