Test Overview
Test Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/RNA Probe Hybridization

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 Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Analytic Time

2 - 6 days

Soft Order Code
ENTP
Synonyms
  • Echovirus
  • Coxsackie A
  • Coxsackie B
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo ENTP
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and refrigerate.

Normal Volume
1 mL EDTA plasma
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL EDTA plasma
Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
87498
Fee Code
AA306