Methodology
Centrifuge Enhanced Culture; Immunofluorescence Stain
Synonyms
EV
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4146
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Nasal/nasopharyngeal, throat, rectal, stool or vesicular lesion swab, CSF, nasopharyngeal washing, throat washing, bronchial lavage/wash or tracheal aspirate in VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
1-3 mL Nasopharyngeal or throat washing, bronchial lavage/wash, tracheal aspirate, CSF or stool in a sterile screw cap container is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 Days (72 hours for raw, unpreserved specimens); Frozen: 30 Days (Unacceptable for raw, unpreserved specimens)
Rejection Criteria
Specimen in formalin or other fixatives; Sample types other than listed as acceptable; Nucleic acid transport systems; Whole blood; Bone Marrow; Serum or plasma; Dry swabs; Received room temp or froze -20 C; Sputum
Test Volume Required
3 mL
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL
CPT Codes
87254
Revised
09-27-22