- Test Name
- ENTEROVIRUS RNA;PCR
- Aliases
- Hand-Foot and Mouth disease, Coxsackie, Polio
- Provincial Mnemonic
- ENTERP
- LOINC Test Code
- 29591-5
- Description and Primary Use
- Amplification of Enterovirus DNA from sterile fluids
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 48 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Sterile container
- Criteria for Rejection
Normal CSF chemistry (if sample being tested is CSF).
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- PHML only
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18