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Epic Test Code LAB101011 Enterovirus, Real-time PCR- Stool 

Important Note

NYSDOH Poliomyelitis Health Advisory 
If ordering on any source other than stool please refer to Mayo Code LENT

A positive result isn’t specific for poliovirus. It could be due to any enterovirus RNA (poliovirus, coxsackievirus, echovirus, etc.)

 

Additional Codes

LabCorp:138636

Performing Location(s)

LabCorp 

Testing Indications

This assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of enteroviral infections.

Specimen Type

Stool 

Collection Container

Sterile container

Specimen Volume

1 g fresh stool

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated 

Specimen Stability

Stools are stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for seven days

Turn Around Time

3-4 days 

Limitations

Weak cross-reactivity was observed with some strains of rhinovirus that could be present in respiratory samples, and a false-positive result is possible if samples contain these viruses.

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical observations and other laboratory data and not used as the sole basis for diagnosis.

Methodology

Real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

CPT Code

87498

Last Updated

5-Aug-22 BHD