Viral Cult, Rapid, Respiratory (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100606

Alias/See Also

LAB7633: Viral Respiratory, Rapid Culture w/ Reflex | LABCORP EAP: 186015

CPT Codes
87254x7

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Container: Virus transport medium for swabs Storage: Specimens should be placed into viral transport medium and kept cold at all times. Special Instructions: If reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply. Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, nasopharynx). Indicate a specific TEST NUMBER on the request form. Do NOT use transport devices be Specimen Collection: See Virus Culture, General [008573] Method: Shell vials or equivalent multiwell plate culture with fluorescent antibody staining Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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.