ECHOV
Echovirus Antibody Panel
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3735
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum from the cells within 2 hours of collection.
2. Transfer the serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 6 months
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 3 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, have particulate matter or microbial contamination will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86658x5 - Echovirus Ab (EAP 30240677)
Method:
Neutralization Assay