Enterovirus Typing
0065058
Ordering Recommendation
Differentiate enterovirus types based on cultured viral isolates.
Mnemonic
V ENTTYP
Methodology
Immunofluorescence
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
3-30 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Typing may not be requested directly on a patient specimen.
- Collect
- Transfer positive cell culture fluid to a sterile container..
- Specimen Preparation
- Transport positive cell culture.
Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. - Storage/Transport Temperature
- Room temperature.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Remarks
- Specimen source preferred.
- Stability
- Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Identification of enterovirus type.
Interpretive Data
Note
Testing may include: echoviruses, coxsackie A9 virus, coxsackie B viruses, polioviruses, enterovirus 70 & 71.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Code(s)
87252; 87253
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0065058 | Enterovirus Typing | 5840-4 |
Aliases