ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Enterovirus Typing : 0065058

Mnemonic: V ENTTYP

Methodology: Immunofluorescence
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 3-30 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: 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.

Remarks: Specimen source preferred.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; 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; 87253