Test Name: | Wound Viral Culture |
Epic Order Code: | LAB5319 | | |
CPT Code: | 87140, 87254, 87255 |
Specimen(s) Type: | Wound | | |
Acceptable Container(s): | ![specimen collection tube and cotton swab in paper wrapper](/som/Departments and Offices/SOM Departments/Pathology/UMMC LAb Services/Lab Test List/Laboratory/images/Viril-Culture-on-ice-ws.png) 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 at 2-8° C. Specimen must be delivered to laboratory within 72 hours. |
Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
Reference Range: | No virus isolated |
Additional Information: | Wound viral cultures include Enterovirus, HSV and VZV. Viral transport media is available in the laboratory. |