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Test ID HRTVS Heartland Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Serum


Ordering Guidance


Patients with a history of symptoms for more than 1 week may be negative by molecular tests (ie, real-time polymerase chain reaction) and may require serologic testing, which is available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.

2. Label specimen as serum


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of central nervous system infection caused by Heartland virus using serum specimens

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reporting Name

Heartland Virus, PCR, Serum

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HRTVS Heartland Virus, PCR, Serum 94183-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
620057 Heartland Virus, PCR, Serum 94183-1

CPT Code Information

87798

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.