Viral Culture
| Label Mnemonic: | VIRAL |
| Epic code: | LAB7521 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 87252 Tissue culture. If definitive identification required, add 87253. |
Specimen(s):
Rectal Swab or Stool
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
Comments:
An ELISA test (Rotavirus & Adenovirus 40-41 Antigens) is
available for enteric adenoviruses 40 & 41 and rotavirus in
stool specimens.
Methodology:
Cell Culture
Instructions:
Do not freeze. Rectal swabs should be placed in viral transport
media upon collection to submit to laboratory. Deliver on
ice.
Sample Processing:
Submit in sterile transport container.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Specimen cannot be frozen.
Specimen cannot be frozen.
Transport Instructions:
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.