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Culture, Lesion, Viral
Test CodeCULESV
Preferred Specimen
See Microbiology Collection Instructions in Special Instructions for detailed information.
Specimen Type: Lesion
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. Clean skin with 70% alcohol.
2. Scrape advancing edge of lesion with a sterile, glass slide into a sterile container.
3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Setup Schedule
Weekdays
Performing Laboratory
Sarasota Campus Lab