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Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory

CPT Code(s): 87252; if definitive identification performed, add 87253
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Eye swab, lesion, stool, tissue (brain, colon, kidney, liver, etc.), or urine.
Specimen Preparation:Fluid: Transfer 3 mL specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to 3 mL viral transport media (RDL Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.Swab or Tissue: Place in 3 mL viral transport media (RDL Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated.
Stability:Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Adenovirus CultureCMV, Cytomegalovirus Culture, Varicella Zoster CultureCoxsackie Virus (CSF & Rectal Swab)Culture for Virus, RoutineCulture, Coxsackie Virus/EchovirusEchovirusEnterovirusHerpes 1 and 2 (Culture)Herpes or Herpes Simplex Virus CultViral Culture, GeneralViral IsolationVirus (CSF)Virus, Culture-Stool
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