Enterovirus Typing
0065058
Ordering Recommendation
 
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.
CPT Code(s)
87252; 87253
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart Name
0065058Enterovirus Typing
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