Cell culture. The viruses that can be isolated by culture include: adenovirus, cytomegalovirus, enteroviruses, herpes simplex virus, and varicella zoster virus. If positive, id will be performed at an additional charge
Rejection Criteria
Dry swabs Wood swabs Calcium alginate swabs Eswabs Whole blood or bone marrow in EDTA Frozen samples
Reference Range(s)
No virus isolated
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Viral transport media
Minimum Volume
N/A
Sample Stability
2 hours room temperature 3 days refrigerated Unacceptable frozen
Transport Temperature
Critical Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Primary specimen (eye swab, lesion, urine, or tissue) in viral transport media. Critical refrigerate (CRF). Specimen source is required.
Alternative Specimen
Stool, body fluid or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile, leakproof container. Clearly label container with source. Critical refrigerate (CRF).
