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3788 : Enterovirus RNA, Qualitative

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
ENTEROVIRUS RNA, Qual
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction

ORDERING:

Test Code:
3788-7
Turnaround Time:
5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL SST Tube
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
SST Tube 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
SST: Fill tube, invert gently 5 times, label with patient name, let stand for minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hr, spin for 10-15 minutes
Specimen Comment:
Stool samples must be sent frozen.
Alternative Specimen:
Microtainer - Pediatric SST, Aliquot Tube-Serum, Fluid-source required, Stool Cont.-Cup, Lavender top- EDTA, Red Top, Microtainer - Pediatric Red, Pediatric Lavender, Yellow top- ACD, Aliquot Plasma-EDTA-Lavender Top , Aliquot Plasma- ACD, Clot in Formalin, Swab-Viral Culturette, Stool Clean Vial, Fluid Lavender (source required), Fluid Red Top, Fluid Cup, Fluid Swab, Aliquot Serum- Red Top

Billing:

CPT Codes:
87498 x 1

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