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Test Code ENTEROVIRUSPCR CSF Enterovirus PCR, (rapid)

Important Note

For qualitative detection of Enterovirus RNA in cerebrospinal fluid.

Specimen Requirements

1ml CSF aliquot in sterile tube.  Do not centrifuge specimen prior to aliquot.   Send to WKMC Micro Lab as soon as possible after collection.

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE

Room temperature (preferred)

Specimens may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 72 hours before testing, but they should be tested soon after receipt in the laboratory. Alternatively, specimens may be frozen if testing is to be delayed for >72 hours.  If frozen, specimen should not experience more than 2 freeze/thaw cycles before testing.