General Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory

Test Code

VCGV1

Specimen Name

General Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory

CPT Codes

  • 87252
  • if definitive identification required
  • add 87253

Collect

Viral Transport Media-Swab or Fluid; Stool in Sterile Container

Stability

Refrigerated 72 hours

Volume

Swab (eye, lesion, genital, rectal, throat, vesicle, etc.), stool, tissue (brain, colon, kidney, liver, etc.), or urine.

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 3-14 days

Components

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