Test Name

Enterovirus RT-PCR

Gene Name

Polyprotein

Test Code

ETVPC

Division

Molecular Microbiology - Viral

Method

Polymerase Chain Reaction

External Proficiency Testing

College of American Pathologists

Turn Around Time

Within 4 days

Disease/Condition

• Aseptic meningitis
• Herpangina
• Pleurodynia
• Myocarditis
• Pericarditis
• Hand, foot, and mouth disease
• Encephalitis

Specimen Type

• CSF
• Tissue or biopsy
• Whole blood
• Lesion scrape

Minimum Specimen Requirements

• CSF 300 uL per 1 test, for multiple tests please ensure adequate sample volume is submitted
• Sterile screw top container for tissues or biopsies
• Whole blood (EDTA) - 1 mL minimum for 1 test, 3-5 mL recommended for multiple tests
• Nasopharyngeal swab

Storage/Transportation

• All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
• Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 24 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs

Special Requirements

* Not Health Canada approved

Shipping and Contact Information

The Hospital for Sick Children
Rapid Response Laboratory
170 Elizabeth Street, Room 3642
Toronto, ON
M5G 2G3
Canada
Phone: 416-813-7200
Phone: 1-855-381-3212

Requisitions

Molecular Microbiology - Viral