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Enterovirus Culture
MessageImmediate Specimen Processing: Transport to the lab in a red STAT bag due to short stabiility. Do Not Freeze (storage or transport at -20°C is not acceptable). Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 72 hours
Test Code
LAB3096 ENTC
Alias/See Also
ENTC
CPT Codes
87254
Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Processing Instructions: Do Not Freeze, storage or transport at -20°C is not acceptable. After collection, refrigerateand transport to the lab immediately. Preferred Testing Volume: 1 Swab3 mL CSF1 mL Stool Minimum Testing Volume: 1 Swab1 mL CSF1 mL Stool Transport Temperature: VCM medium- Frozen -70 CUnpreserved specimens- Refrigerated Stability: VCM or equivalentAmbient: N/A Refrigerated : 4 daysFrozen: -20 C: N/A Frozen -70 C: 30 daysUnpreserved specimensAmbient: N/A Refrigerated : 72 hoursFrozen -70 C: N/A Causes for Rejection: Bacterial transport systems Dry swabMolecular transport systemsSpecimens in formalin or other fixativesRespiratory specimens including sputumWhole blood, bone marrow, serum, or plasma Wooden-shaft and calcium alginate swabsPerforming Lab: Quest (SJC)ICL or Main Lab Specimen Team Only: Place specimen in dry ice or deep freezer (-70°C) after receiving. Do not place in routine freezer.
Report Available
10-Days
Clinical Significance
1230170375
Last Updated: May 18, 2026