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.
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
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Testing may include: echoviruses, coxsackie A9 virus, coxsackie B viruses, polioviruses, enterovirus 70 & 71.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87252; 87253
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0065058 | Enterovirus Typing | 5840-4 |
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Aliases
Enterovirus Typing