Enterovirus PCR (Swab)

Test Information

Test Name

Enterovirus PCR (Swab)

Synonyms

Vesicular rash; hand-foot-mouth disease; coxsackie

Preferred Specimen

Viral swab (VTM/UTM hard shaft swab); or dedicated EDTA for neonatal sepsis

Testing Location

PLBOP; Referral

Turn Around Time

72 hours (inhouse)/ 1 week (Referral)

Processing Information

Registration Code

See notes

Notes

  • PLBOP/PLWHK/PLR/PLT (Hospital/SHC): Register LPCR
  • All community requests: Register ETVR

Notes:

  • When registering for LPCR, only swabs are accepted. If neonate EDTA was collected - sendaway and register as ETVR
  • Enterovirus serology (Coxsackie, Echovirus, Poliovirs) are no longer available.
  • Include clinical details and contact Pathologist prior to requesting test.
  • Other specimen types (non-CSF) or conditions must contact Clinical Microbiologist at Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Only Hospital samples to be process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community samples Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Whakatane

Only Hospital samples to be process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community samples Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Rotorua

Only Hospital request process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

- Taupo

Only Hospital request process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory (for Community requests)

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/300/enterovirus-pcr