EPIC Code

LAB3246
ENTPCR

Performing Lab

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Molecular Diagnostics

Collect

  • CSF

Minimum volume: >0.2 mL CSF in a CSF Collection Kit or Sterile Container

Specimen Preparation

CSF: Transfer 1 mL of CSF to a sterile container (Min: >0.2 mL).
Nasopharyngeal swab: ARUP
Plasma: See LAB3245 ENTPCRPLS
Other sources: By Molecular Diagnostics Medical Director approval only

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Clotted CSF.
  • CSF that has been frozen/thawed >2 times.
  • Sample not properly identified, incorrect container, insufficient volume, or past stability.
  • Lab Note: Samples processed in lab using non-sterile technique—including samples previously tested with a “common needle” on an instrument (e.g., Sysmex)—are unacceptable.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Ambient
Offsite: Refrigerated

Performed

Day shift: Selected weekdays

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp: N/A
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen:* 6 months

*Do not freeze/thaw >2 times.

Remarks

Specimen source must be identified on order or requisition.

Performed

Day shift: Selected weekdays

Methodology

Qualitative Real-time PCR using ELITe InGenius® System

Reported

1–7 days

Synonyms

  • ENTPCR
  • EV PCR
  • Ent PCR
  • Ent RNA PCR
  • Enterovirus RNA PCR
  • Enterovirus PCR

Ordering Recommendations

If submitting EDTA plasma, collect in a 6.0 mL Pink (EDTA) and refer to test LAB3245 Enterovirus PCR Plasma.

Order may be sent to reference lab for testing based upon "Specimen Type" and "Specimen Source" selected during ordering.

EPIC Code

LAB3246
ENTPCR

Reference Interval

Not detected

Interpretive Data

Interpretation: 
Not detected = Negative, no virus detected. 
Detected = Positive, virus detected. 

Methodology: 
Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCH Clinical Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 ("CLIA") as qualified to perform high complexity clinical testing.

CPT Codes

87498
Collection

EPIC Code

LAB3246
ENTPCR

Performing Lab

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Molecular Diagnostics

Collect

  • CSF

Minimum volume: >0.2 mL CSF in a CSF Collection Kit or Sterile Container

Specimen Preparation

CSF: Transfer 1 mL of CSF to a sterile container (Min: >0.2 mL).
Nasopharyngeal swab: ARUP
Plasma: See LAB3245 ENTPCRPLS
Other sources: By Molecular Diagnostics Medical Director approval only

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Clotted CSF.
  • CSF that has been frozen/thawed >2 times.
  • Sample not properly identified, incorrect container, insufficient volume, or past stability.
  • Lab Note: Samples processed in lab using non-sterile technique—including samples previously tested with a “common needle” on an instrument (e.g., Sysmex)—are unacceptable.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Ambient
Offsite: Refrigerated

Performed

Day shift: Selected weekdays

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp: N/A
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen:* 6 months

*Do not freeze/thaw >2 times.

Remarks

Specimen source must be identified on order or requisition.
Ordering

Performed

Day shift: Selected weekdays

Methodology

Qualitative Real-time PCR using ELITe InGenius® System

Reported

1–7 days

Synonyms

  • ENTPCR
  • EV PCR
  • Ent PCR
  • Ent RNA PCR
  • Enterovirus RNA PCR
  • Enterovirus PCR

Ordering Recommendations

If submitting EDTA plasma, collect in a 6.0 mL Pink (EDTA) and refer to test LAB3245 Enterovirus PCR Plasma.

Order may be sent to reference lab for testing based upon "Specimen Type" and "Specimen Source" selected during ordering.

EPIC Code

LAB3246
ENTPCR

Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Not detected

Interpretive Data

Interpretation: 
Not detected = Negative, no virus detected. 
Detected = Positive, virus detected. 

Methodology: 
Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCH Clinical Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 ("CLIA") as qualified to perform high complexity clinical testing.
Administrative

CPT Codes

87498

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