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Stool PCR, Enteric Viral Panel

Test Code
ENPCR


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB16560


Includes
Multiplex PCR assay for the detection of  nucleic acids from:

Norovirus GI & GII
Rotavirus A
Adenovirus F40/41
Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V)
Human Astrovirus (hAstro)


Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Preserved feces
Collection Container: Cary Blair transport media
Specimen Volume: Representative portion of feces: 5 mL




Other Acceptable Specimens

Specimen Type: Unpreserved feces
Collection Container: Sterile container




Instructions
  1. Collect fresh fecal specimen and transfer the liquid or soft stool specimen to a 15 mL Cary Blair transport device.
  2. Ensure that the stool reaches the fill line.
  3. Avoid contamination with water or urine and avoid mixing toilet paper or soap with the specimen.


Transport Container
Cary Blair transport media


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours



Refrigerated: 5 days



Frozen: Unacceptable




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen received on a diaper or scraped from a diaper are unacceptable.
Rejection will occur for the following reasons: improperly labeled specimen, insufficient volume, specimen not submitted in appropriate transport container


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
1-2 days


Limitations
A positive result does not necessarily indicate the presence of viable organisms and positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms that are not detected by this test.The performance of this test has not been established for monitoring treatment and repeat testing is not recommended. Recent administration of the Rotavirus A vaccine may cause a positive result with this assay. 


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: March 13, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, March 13, 2023


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.