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HelpTest Code 5424240 VIRAL CULTURE, NON-RESPIRATORY
Test ID
1239002305
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Eye swab, lesion, stool, tissue (brain, colon, kidney, liver, etc.), or urine. |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Specimen Preparation Fluid: Transfer 3 mL specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Stool: Transfer 1 mL stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 mL) Swab or Tissue: Place in 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Storage/Transport Temperature Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry, or wood swabs. Remarks Specimen source preferred. Stability Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP | STERILE CONTAINER | Yes | Refrigerated | 0.5 |
| ARUP | STOOL | Refrigerated | 0.5 | |
| ARUP | VIRAL SWAB | Refrigerated | 0.5 |
Performing Section
ARUP
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SCANNED RESULT | 1813000 | |
| VIRAL CULTURE, NON-RESPIRATORY PRELIM | 1239003309 | |
| VIRAL CULTURE, NON-RESPIRATORY FINAL | 1239003310 |