For Enterovirus on CSF specimens, an in-house test is available which has a 4-hour turnaround time. To order this test, replace this order with Enterovirus by PCR CSF (order code, CSFENT).
For outpatients whose testing goes to LabCorp, LabCorp does not offer an enterovirus PCR test on blood.
This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
CPT Codes
87498
LOINC
31208-2
29591-5
Collection and Testing Information
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Ordering Recommendations
Detect enterovirus in blood
Patient Preparation and Collection Instructions
For Enterovirus on CSF specimens, an in-house test is available which has a 4-hour turnaround time. To order this test, replace this order with Enterovirus by PCR CSF (order code, CSFENT).
For outpatients whose testing goes to LabCorp, LabCorp does not offer an enterovirus PCR test on blood.
