68457-1
LaboratoryEnterovirus and Parechovirus A RNA [Identifier] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Enterovirus and parechovirus are both in the family picornaviridae. Like enterovirus, parechovirus is thought to be a potential cause of acute gastroenteritis in children, as well as severe central nervous system infection in the neonatal period. It may be underdiagnosed without testing. As a result, it has been recommended that, because of common clinical presentations, real time PCR for both viruses should be performed, especially in the case of atypical neonatal seizures. Annals of Neurology. Verboon-Maciolek 2008. Sept 64(3):266-73 Several labs perform this test, including Quest Diagnostics at Nichols Institute: Enterovirus/Parechovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR http://www.nicholsinstitute.com/TestDetail.aspx?TestID=2424
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Enterovirus & Parechovirus A RNA
Property
Prid
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
EV+PeV A RNA Spec NAA+probe
Display Name
Enterovirus and Parechovirus RNA NAA+probe Nom (Specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 68457-1?
LOINC code 68457-1 identifies "Enterovirus and Parechovirus A RNA [Identifier] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection". Enterovirus and parechovirus are both in the family picornaviridae. Like enterovirus, parechovirus is thought to be a potential cause of acute gastroenteritis in children, as well as severe central nervous system infection in the neonatal period. It may be underdiagnosed without testing. As a result, it has been recommended that, because of common clinical presentations, real time PCR for both viruses should be performed, especially in the case of atypical neonatal seizures. Annals of Neurology. Verboon-Maciolek 2008. Sept 64(3):266-73 Several labs perform this test, including Quest Diagnostics at Nichols Institute: Enterovirus/Parechovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR http://www.nicholsinstitute.com/TestDetail.aspx?TestID=2424
What does 68457-1 measure?
This code measures Enterovirus & Parechovirus A RNA in XXX. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.