Enterovirus, RNA

Test Name

Enterovirus, RNA

LIS Code

ENTPCP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

CSF, tissue, stool, throat swabs

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Sterile container, throat swab or Viral Transport Media

Summary Test Name

Enterovirus, RNA

Specimen Transport

CSF, N.P.,throat swabs, and stool specimens refrigerated. Tissue, frozen.

Specimen Preparation In House

CSF must be frozen within 4 hours of collection. Tissue specimens must be frozen immediately after collection.