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Last Updated: April 19, 2024 @ 9:13 am
90058	Culture, Viral (Respiratory)
Specimen:	Collect:	Swab in Viral Transport Media Also Acceptable: Aspirate in Sterile Specimen Container Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) in Sterile Specimen Container Nasal Secretions in Sterile Specimen Container Sputum in Sterile Specimen Container
	Submit:	Swab in Viral Transport Media. Submit Refrigerated. Also Acceptable: Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated. Nasal Secretions in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated. Aspirate in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated. Sputum in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated.
	Special Handling:	Fluid: Transfer to sterile, leak-proof container. Swabs: Place in viral transport media Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
	Rejection Criteria:	Calcium alginate swabs Dry Swab Wood Swabs eSwab
	Stability:	Ambient: 2 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:	Cell Culture
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	4-15 Day(s)
CPT Codes:	87252
Components:	90058 - CULTURE, VIRAL

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