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HelpTest Code 5421632 ENTEROVIRUS BY PCR
Test ID
1239002364
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: CSF or nasopharyngeal swab. |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Specimen Preparation Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma or CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Swab: Place in viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800)522-2787. Storage/Transport Temperature Frozen. Unacceptable Conditions Heparinized specimens. Remarks Specimen source required. Stability Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP | SHORT DRAW PURPLE-EDTA | Yes | Frozen | 1.0 |
| ARUP | SST | Frozen | 1.0 | |
| ARUP | CSF STERILE CONTAINER | Frozen | 1.0 | |
| ARUP | VIRAL SWAB | Frozen | 1.0 |
Performing Section
ARUP
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SCANNED RESULT | 1813000 | |
| ENTEROVIRUS SPECIMEN SOURCE | 1239003530 | 31208-2 (Specimen source:Prid:Pt:XXX:Nom:) |
| ENTEROVIRUS BY PCR | 1239003531 | 29591-5 (Enterovirus RNA:PrThr:Pt:XXX:Ord:Probe.amp.tar) |