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Enterovirus/Parechovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.


Test Code
ENTEROVIRUS/PARECHOVIRUS PANEL,CSF(O)


CPT Codes
87498, 87798

Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL serum or
0.7 mL CSF collected in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container or
0.7 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or ACD (yellow-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum, CSF, plasma • 0.5 gram stool


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 gram stool • Throat or rectal swab collected in an M4 or VCM medium (green-cap or equivalent (UTM))


Transport Temperature
Serum, CSF, plasma: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Stool: Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens containing heparin • Calcium alginate swabs


Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-3 days


Reference Range
Enterovirus RNA, QL PCR Not detected
Parechovirus RNA, QL PCR Not detected


Clinical Significance
Detection of Enterovirus and Parechovirus Genomic RNA is useful in the diagnosis of Aseptic Menignitis and Neonatal Sepsis.



Last Updated: September 8, 2014


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.