Culture, Lesion, Viral

Test Code
CULESV


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



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.