- VCGV1
General Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory
Specimen:
Test Code
VCGV1
Specimen Name
General Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory
Collect
Viral Transport Media-Swab or Fluid; Stool in Sterile Container
Submit
Swab (eye, lesion, genital, rectal, throat, vesicle, etc.), stool, tissue (brain, colon, kidney, liver, etc.), or urine.
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated 72 hours
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 3-14 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 87252
- if definitive identification required
- add 87253
Components
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Additional Information
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