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Test Code HRTVC Heartland Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid


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


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen from collection vial 2.

2. Do not centrifuge or heat inactivate.


Useful For

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

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reporting Name

Heartland Virus, PCR, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reject Due To

Heat-inactivated specimen Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Interpretation

Positive:

The detection of Heartland virus (HRTV) nucleic acid in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is consistent with acute-phase infection of the central nervous system. HRTV nucleic acid may be detectable during the first week following the onset of symptoms.

 

Negative:

The absence of HRTV nucleic acid in CSF is consistent with the lack of acute-phase infection but does not rule out infection. Additional serologic testing may be indicated.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87798

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HRTVC Heartland Virus, PCR, CSF 94183-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
620056 Heartland Virus, PCR, CSF 94183-1

Forms

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