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

Components

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