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HelpTest Code LAB3713 Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory
Additional Codes
VCNR
Clinical System Name
Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory
Synonyms
Adenovirus Culture; CMV, Cytomegalovirus Culture, Varicella Zoster Culture; Coxsackie Virus (CSF & Rectal Swab); Culture for Virus, Routine; Culture, Coxsackie Virus/Echovirus; Echovirus; Enterovirus; Herpes 1 and 2 (Culture); Herpes or Herpes Simplex Virus Culture; Viral Culture, General; Viral Isolation; Virus (CSF); Virus, Culture-Stool
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Fluid, Swab, or Tissue
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container, Swab(s) in Universal Transport Media (UTM), or Tissue in Universal Transport Media (UTM)
Preferred Vol:
- Fluid: 3.0 mL
- Stool: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol:
- Fluid: 0.5 mL
- Stool: 0.5 mL
Note: Swab(s) or Tissue in Universal Transport Media (UTM). Swab(s) MUST be placed in UTM at time of collection. Body fluids such as urine, sputum, or stool should be transferred to a sterile screw-capped container.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry, or wood swabs.
Spin: N
Aliquot: N (Y, for Fluid and Stool)
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Store the specimen in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room Temp |
2 h |
|
| Refrigerated | 72 h | |
| Frozen |
Unacceptable |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 5 - 16 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Cell Culture
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Fluid or 0.5 mL Stool
Limitations:
Reference Range
Negative
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |