Enterovirus by RT PCR - CSF
Alternate test name
Coxsackie virus, Echovirus, Encephalitis, Aseptic Meningitis
Gene name / Alternate gene name
Polyprotein
Lab area
Microbiology - Molecular
Method and equipment
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Expected turn-around time
Within 4 days
Specimen type
- CSF
Specimen requirements
- CSF 300 uL per 1 test, for multiple tests please ensure adequate sample volume is submitted.
- send in sterile screw top tube
Storage and transportation
- All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
- Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 24 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs
Special requirements
Requisition
Disease condition
- Aseptic meningitis
- Encephalitis
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