Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/RNA Probe Hybridization
Synonyms
Coxsackievirus; Echovirus; Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Sunday
Standard TAT
3-7 Days
Collection Information
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Body Fluid (Pericardial, Peritoneal, or Pleural): 0.2-0.5 mL in sterile container. Respiratory (Bronchial washing, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab or washing, Throat, Nasal swab, Sputum, or Tracheal aspirate): 1-1.5 mL in sterile container. Spinal fluid: 0.2-0.5 mL in sterile vial. Swab (Dermal, Eye, Rectal, Genital, Nasopharyngeal, Throat, Nasal or Urethral: in BBL CultureSwab. Rectal swab must have no visible stool.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Calcium alginate-tipped swab; wood swab; transport swab containing gel
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments and on specimen.
CPT Codes
87498
Revised
01-23-17
Initials
SL