Viral Culture, Respiratory
CPT Code(s): | 87252; if definitive identification performed, add 87253 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing, or tracheal aspirate, sputum, throat, tissue (lung, etc.). 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 Connectâ„¢ 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 Connectâ„¢ 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. |
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