Viral Culture; VIRC VIRC
| Method(s) | Tissue Culture Assay/Mixed Cell Culture with DFA Detection |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Fluid or Stool: Transfer to sterile, leak-proof container. Swabs or Tissue: Place in viral transport media. Swab or specimen from any source. Eye swab, stool, tissue (brain, colon, kidney, liver, etc), or urine. Bronchoaiveolar lavage or washing, tracheal aspirate or sputum. |
| Transport | Refrigerated. |
| Remarks | Specimen source required. |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry, or wood swabs. |
| Schedule | Mon-Sat |
| Billing Code | 3010164 |
| CPTCode | 87252, If definitive identification performed add 87253 |
| Notes | A separate swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) should be submitted for each of the following cultures ordered: Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Viral Culture. Please indicate specimen site on the collection tube and the requisition. |
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