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ENTEROVIRUS (ENTV)

Message
Sent to Emory.


Test Code
LAB862


Alias/See Also
ENTV


CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF or plasma


Instructions
Transport to laboratory immediately. If blood submitted, separate plasma within 6 hours of collection.


Transport Container
CSF vial OR lavender top


Transport Temperature
Frozen (refrigerated OK)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Whole blood sent to reference lab instead of plasma




The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.