Enterovirus/Parechovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Test Code

70189

CPT Codes
87498, 87798 <br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>

Preferred Specimen

0.7 mL CSF in a sterile leak-proof container, Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) tube or Serum • 1 g stool in a sterile leak-proof container • Throat swab or rectal swab in VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL serum, CSF, plasma • 0.5 gram stool

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: 1-2 days

Clinical Significance

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

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.