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Lab Test Dictionary

Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory (2006498)

Methodology

Cell Culture


Synonyms

Viral Culture, Stool

Specimen Type

See Collection Instructions

Performing Lab

ARUP


Epic ID

Other Refrence Test

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

3-14 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Eye swab, Lesion, Stool, Tissue (brain, colon, kidney, liver, etc.) or 0.5-3 mL Urine

Container Type

See Below

Collection Instructions

Fluid: Collect 0.5-3 mL specimen in a sterile container or viral transport media; Stool: Collect 0.5-1 mL in an unpreserved container; or Swab or Tissue: Collect in a 3 mL viral transport media.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 2 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Calcium alginate; eSwab; Dry swabs; Wood swabs

Processing Instructions

Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on requisition. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.


CPT Codes

87252; 87253


Revised

11-14-19

Initials

SL