Enterovirus by PCR

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR81047Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0050249CPT Code 87498

Also known as: EV PCR

Clinical Use

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Use

The Enterovirus by PCR test detects the presence of enterovirus RNA in clinical specimens such as blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or nasopharyngeal swabs. This test is useful for the diagnosis of enterovirus infections, which can cause a variety of illnesses ranging from mild respiratory infections to more serious conditions such as meningitis, encephalitis, and myocarditis. The test helps in the management and treatment of patients by confirming active enterovirus infections, enabling timely and appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Special Instructions

For optimal test performance, correct specimen collection and handling are critical. It is essential to transfer serum, plasma, or CSF to a sterile container, ensuring a minimum volume of 0.5 mL. Swab specimens must be placed in viral transport media. The specimen source must be specified to ensure the integrity of the testing process.

Limitations

The test is a qualitative assay and provides a positive or negative result for the presence of enterovirus RNA. A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or enterovirus RNA below the limit of detection. It is important to consider the clinical context and use other laboratory findings and patient history to make a comprehensive diagnosis. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration but is developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories.

Test Details

New York Approved