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Test Code EVPQC Enterovirus Quantitative Real-time RT-PCR (CSF)

Clinical Indications

The enteroviruses are well-known etiologic agents of viral
meningitis, viral encephalitis, myocarditis, and respiratory tract
disease as well as a wide variety of other clinical conditions.
Quantitative PCR can be used to detect
the presence of the virus as well as track the course of
infection.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: ENTEROVIRUS
QUANT PCR
CSF (aka EVPQC)
Sunquest Order Code: EVPQC
Epic Px Code: LAB7099

Specimen Collection Type

CSF

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

83 copies/mL to 1×10^8 copies/mL

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Detects the entire spectrum of human enteroviruses, including
coxsackie A viruses, coxsackie B viruses, echoviruses,
polioviruses, and enteroviruses 68 through 71. The assay does not
differentiate between serotypes. This assay is designed to
specifically detect enteroviruses; however, rhinoviruses are a
closely related and highly diverse group of pathogens.
Cross-reactivity has been observed with some strains of
rhinoviruses. Results should be used in conjunction with clinical
findings and should not form the sole basis for a diagnosis or
treatment decision.

Rejection Criteria

Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection
as listed in the specimen stability, specimens other than
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

This test cannot be added on (Critical frozen)

Specimen Stability

Frozen: 7 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Ambient: Unacceptable

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs

CPT Code

87799

LOINC Code

N/A

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

Turnaround time: Same day (within 8 – 12 hours from
receipt of specimen)