Viral Culture - Non-Respiratory
| Abbrev Code: | VCULTN | ||
| Order Code: | LAB7009 | Order Name: | Viral Culture Non-Respiratory |
| Synonyms: | VCULT - Adenovirus, CMV, Cytomegalovirus or Enterovirus | ||
| Methodology: | Cell culture | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87252 x1, 87253 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Identification is billed separately from culture. Viruses that can be isolated by culture include: adenovirus, cytomegalovirus, enterovirus, herpes simplex virus, and varicella-zoster virus. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-14 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate specimen source on container. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | See collection instructions. |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile Alternate Containers: Sterile tube, Viral Transport Media |
| Collection Instructions: |
Deliver to laboratory immediately. The specimens are stored at refrigerated temperature.: · Eye swab or scraping: Use culture swab to collect conjunctival material. Alternatively, transfer conjunctival scrapings (using fine sterile spatula) into a viral transport media container. · Feces: Transfer 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum into a sterile, leakproof container. · Swabs: Dacron polyester swabs or rayon tipped swabs are recommended. Place in 3 mL of viral transport media. Indicate specimen source on container. · Tissue or lesions: Use a fresh set of sterile instruments for each tissue. Place in 3 mL viral transport media (preferred). Alternately, place each in separate sterile, leakproof container. · Urine/body fluids or CSF: Transfer 3 mL; 0.5 mL minimum of specimen into a sterile, leakproof container. Indicate specimen source on container.
Note: Because CMV can be shed in urine for months after CMV infection, urine specimens are appropriate only in diagnosis of congenital CMV in neonates.
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| Causes for Rejection: | Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry or wood swabs. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Must arrive within 72 hours. |
| Stability: | 2 hours at room temperature; 72 hours refrigerated |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2006498 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | To establish viral infection and to isolate virus for susceptibility assay. |
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