| Test Name: | Respiratory Viral Culture |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5281 | | |
| CPT Code: | 87140 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Bronchial wash, Throat swab, Saliva, CSF, Urine, Buffy coat, Nasopharyngeal wash, Amniotic fluid, and Stool. |
| Acceptable Container(s): | 
SAMPLE MUST BE RECEIVED ON ICE
Top is blue |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| | Routine: 5 days |
| Collection Information: | See specific specimen type in Serology/Virology Collection Information by Source. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately on ice. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport specimen at 2-8° C within 72 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | No virus isolated. |
| Additional Information: | Viral transport media is available in the laboratory. |
| | Detectable Viruses: |
| | Adenovirus |
| | Influenza A |
| | Influenza B |
| | Parainfluenza 1 |
| | Parainfluenza 2 |
| | Parainfluenza 3 |
| | RSV |