Test Information:
Enteroviruses can be found in the respiratory secretions (e.g. saliva, sputum, or nasal mucus) and stool of an infected person; may cause cold-like symptoms or severe respiratory infection. Other person may become infected by direct contact with secretions from an infected person or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects.
Specimen Container:
- Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
- 4N6 FLOQ Swab
- Sterile / Plain Urine or Stool Container
Specimen Type:
- Serum
- Nasal/pharyngeal secretions, sputum
- CSF
Required Volume:
- Serum – 2 mL
- Nasal/pharyngeal secretions, sputum – 1 mL
- CSF – 2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
For Nasal and Pharyngeal Secretions- Use DNA/RNA- free Dacron Swab (FloqSwab). Immerse Swab in a 2mL NSS after collection of sample.
- Important: Cotton and wooden shaft swabs are NOT acceptable.
- RNA MUST be extracted within 12 hours after sample collection.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Stability: 12 hours
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C – 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
RNA extraction: Monday – Friday (cut-off: 1200H)
Running day: Monday – Friday (cut-off: 0800H)
Results Availability:
Within 24Hrs: Specimen received before 0800H (Monday to Friday)
Next day: Specimen received 0801H onwards (Monday to Thursday)
Monday: Specimen received 0801H onwards (Friday)