Test Code ENTVP Enterovirus PCR, CSF

Important Note

This test is only available in the Shreveport/Monroe region

Epic EAP: LAB9530

Epic Description: ENTEROVIRUS PCR, CSF

NOTE: For South Louisiana use LAB2242 (LENT)

Cryptococcus neoformans (CSF)

Crypto (CSF)

CSF

	Collection Container	Preferred Volume	Minimum Volume
Preferred	Sterile Vial	1.0 mL	0.5 mL

Should be submitted immediately within 1 hour of collection or refrigerated up to 72 hours. After 72 hours, specimen must be frozen.

CSF

Optimum 1.0 mL

Minimum 0.5 mL

Ochsner LSU Microbiology Lab

Daily

24 hours

Should be submitted immediately within 1 hour of collection or refrigerated up to 72 hours. After 72 hours, specimen must be frozen.

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