- VCRES
General Viral Culture, Respiratory
Test Code
VCRES
Specimen Name
General Viral Culture, Respiratory
CPT Codes
- 87252
- if definitive identification performed
- add 87253
Collect
Viral Transport Media-Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing, or tracheal aspirate, sputum, throat, tissue (lung, etc.).
Stability
Refrigerated 72 hours
Volume
3 mLs
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 3-14 days
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