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Test Code
ENVPL
Test Name
Enterovirus, PCR, Plasma
CPT Codes
87498
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections using plasma specimens. This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a lavender top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate plasma from cells.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of plasma to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

7 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)/Rna Probe Hybridization
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Limitations

This test will detect enterovirus but will not differentiate viruses in this family or provide serotyping information.

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

This assay may detect virus from a variety of specimen types in asymptomatic individuals. This assay should only be used for patients with a clinical history and symptoms consistent with enterovirus infection and must be interpreted in the context of the clinical picture.
Alternate Names
  • Coxsackievirus
  • Coxsackievirus A
  • Coxsackievirus B
  • Echovirus
  • Enterovirus
  • Enterovirus (Coxsackievirus and Echovirus)
  • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine, 6 times per week
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