Virus Culture

Test Name

Virus Culture

LIS Code

VCULT

Availability

07:00-14:00 hours, 08:00-12:00 weekends

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

All body fluids and tissues

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Acceptable specimens include: Fluid/tissue/biopsy/flocked swab specimens collected in UTM and transport on ice; or Urines/stools/bronchial lavage collected in sterile container.

Critical Value

All positives phoned to floor or physician.

Summary Test Name

Virus Culture

Container Microbiology

UTM

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Keep refrigerated until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Specimen Transport

On Ice

Specimen Preparation In House

Keep on wet ice until delivery to lab.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

5-21 days

Patient Preparation

Depends on source of collection

Additional Test Information

Keep on wet ice until delivered to lab