Test Name
ENTEROVIRUSES PCR, PLASMA
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY
Sub Department
INFECTIOUS
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
264
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
3ml of EDTA Plasma in sterile plain vacutainer.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Frozen
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 8 hours at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 48hours at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 months at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Diagnose infections caused by enteroviruses which can lead to conditions like viral meningitis or hand, foot and mouth disease.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026