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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Enterovirus PCR (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Enterovirus PCR (Sendaway Test)
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12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Throat/Rectal swabs are preferred over sputum/faeces.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $95.

Throat/Rectal swabs are preferred over sputum/faeces.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

7th February 2024
MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Collection & Request Instructions

Throat/Rectal swabs are preferred over sputum/faeces.

Throat/Rectal swabs are preferred over sputum/faeces.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $95.

Enterovirus PCR (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:Coxsackie A PCR
Coxsackie B PCR
Echovirus PCR
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:ENT
Medicare rebatable:No
Registration Instructions:

If only requesting enterovirus PCR panel HVM, however if requesting clinician requesting coxsackie panel ENT 

Specimen Types:Cerebrospinal Fluid
Tissue
Faeces
Swab
EDTA
Container Types:
CSF Tube 3
Fresh Tissue Pot
Plain 70mL pot
Viral Transport Medium Swab
EDTA 10 mL
Fresh Tissue Pot
Adults Volume or Mass:0.5 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Throat/Rectal swabs are preferred over sputum/faeces.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

Transport Instructions:___
Assay Frequency:Weekdays
External Laboratory:V.I.D.R.L.
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack
Additional Notes:

This PCR detects Enterovirus and Parechovirus

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