ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Enterovirus Typing : 0065058

Mnemonic: V ENTTYP

Methodology: Immunofluorescence
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 3-30 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  Enterovirus isolate from cell culture. Source of specimen preferred.

Transport:  Positive cell culture at 20-25°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Pediatric Collection/Transport:  

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Unacceptable Conditions:  Typing may not be requested directly on a patient sample.

Stability:  Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
Identification of enterovirus type.
Note: Testing may include: echoviruses, coxsackie A9 virus, coxsackie B viruses, polioviruses, enterovirus 70 & 71.
CPT Code(s): 87252 Tissue culture; 87253 Additional studies
 
 

 

 

 
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