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Enterovirus PCR, CSF

Test Code
EVPCR


Preferred Specimen
CSF collected in a sterile screw top tube


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE


Instructions
All specimens need to be brought to the lab immediately after collection


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
  1. This specimen must be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius, or frozen if not performed within 72 hours.  Do not thaw samples more than twice prior to testing


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete or no label, leaking containers


Setup Schedule
Daily


Limitations
Baptist Health - LR Microbiology



Last Updated: November 28, 2017


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.