Viral Culture
| Label Mnemonic: | VIRAL |
| Epic code: | LAB7521 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Rectal Swab or Stool
Specimen
Instructions:
Do not freeze. Rectal swabs should be placed
in viral transport media upon collection to submit to laboratory;
available in Hospital Stores #33625, #923740 for viral transport kit.
Deliver on ice.
Collection Medium:
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| Chlamydia/Viral Transport Kit | Swab Kit Straight HSV--VZV/Viral Culture 3.0 mL |
Minimum:
Specimen source preferred
Collect stool in sterile leak-proof container.
Collect rectal swab in viral transport media.
Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
Collect stool in sterile leak-proof container.
Collect rectal swab in viral transport media.
Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
Rejection Criteria:
Calcium alginate, dry, eSwab or wood swabs. Specimens may be rejected
by the reference laboratory if they exceed stability requirements.
Turn Around
Time:
3-14 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative
Methodology:
Cell Culture
CPT Code:
87252 Tissue culture. If definitive identification required, add 87253.