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HelpTest ID VRID2 Culture Referred for Identification, Virus
Infectious
Useful For
Viral identification and confirmation
Special Instructions
Method Name
Shell Vial Assay for Appropriate Virus and/or Tube Cell Culture
Reporting Name
Culture Referred for ID, VirusSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Type: Organism
Container/Tube: Cell (viral) culture medium
Specimen Volume: Isolate
Collection Instructions:
1. Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (Supply T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Additional Information:
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Isolate description is required: morphology, tests performed.
3. See Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines in Special Instructions for shipping information.
Specimen Minimum Volume
N/A
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Clinical Information
See specific virus
Reference Values
Not applicable
Cautions
Anatomical site of original specimen is needed
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; Varies
Report Available
14 days/Positives are reported when detectedPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test uses a standard method. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
Culture Referred for Identification, Virus
87252-Tissue culture inoculation (if appropriate)
87253-Tissue culture additional studies or definitive identification (if appropriate)
Additional Testing Virus Ident
87253 (if appropriate)
Viral Smear, Shell Vial
87254 (if appropriate)