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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)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
17th June 2024	Registration Instructions	If only requesting enterovirus PCR panel HVM, however if requesting clinician requesting coxsackie panel ENT	Only approved for CSF specimens on infants < 3months of age. All other specimens require Microbiologist approval. If only requesting enterovirus PCR panel HVM, however if requesting clinician requesting coxsackie panel ENT

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

17th June 2024

Registration Instructions

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

Only approved for CSF specimens on infants < 3months of age. All other specimens require Microbiologist approval. If only requesting enterovirus PCR panel HVM, however if requesting clinician requesting coxsackie panel ENT

Enterovirus PCR (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Coxsackie A PCR
Coxsackie B PCR
Echovirus PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

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

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:

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Assay Frequency:

Weekdays