Enterovirus RNA
Clinical Background:
This is a PCR assay used to detect enterovirus RNA. Enteroviruses include coxsackieviruses, echoviruses and polioviruses. These cause a wide range of diseases including meningitis, rash illness suc...
This is a PCR assay used to detect enterovirus RNA. Enteroviruses include coxsackieviruses, echoviruses and polioviruses. These cause a wide range of diseases including meningitis, rash illness such as hand foot and mouth diseases, myocarditis, neonatal sepsis and Bornholm's disease. Samples should be sent form the site of suspected infection if possible (CSF, lesion swab). Viral RNA can also be detected in stool for several weeks after infection.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
CSF in sterile Universal container, swab in viral transport medium
CSF in sterile Universal container, swab in viral transport medium
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
CSF in sterile Universal container, Stool in a universal container, swab in viral transport medium
CSF in sterile Universal container, Stool in a universal container, swab in viral transport medium
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 ml
5 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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Special Requirement:
Sample types: CSF in cases of suspected viral meningitis. Lesion swabs for suspected hand, foot and mouth disease or herpangina. In cases of myocarditis or suspected Bornholm's disease consider fae...
Read MoreSample types: CSF in cases of suspected viral meningitis. Lesion swabs for suspected hand, foot and mouth disease or herpangina. In cases of myocarditis or suspected Bornholm's disease consider faeces sample (discuss with laboratory before sending).
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
N/A
N/A
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Quality Assurance:
External Quality Assurance Scheme
External Quality Assurance Scheme
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Reference Ranges:
None available
None available
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Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C