RAPID ENTEROVIRUS BY PCR CSF
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: EV
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3641
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3641
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: CSF in Sterile Screw Capped Tube
Collection Info:
Freeze specimen if testing not performed within 72 hours.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE SPECIMEN.
Extremely bloody specimens are unacceptable for testing due to interfering substances.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: CSF in Sterile Screw Capped Tube
Collection Info:
Freeze specimen if testing not performed within 72 hours.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE SPECIMEN.
Extremely bloody specimens are unacceptable for testing due to interfering substances.
Methods
Real Time PCR- Reverse Transcriptase RNA
Clinical Utilities
Detection of Enterovirus in CSF.
CPT Codes
87498
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
