Test Code LAB90512 Culture, Body Fluid Viral
Additional Codes
44195
Reporting Title
Body Fluid Viral Culture
Methodology
Inoculation of Specimen into Shell Vials, with Identification by Fluorescent Monoclonal Antibody Stain
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
1. Aseptically collect 1 mL of body fluid in a screw-capped, sterile vial.
2. Label vial with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen NO
Reference Values
No virus isolated
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87254 - each virus (depended on specimen)