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Viral Culture, Stool
MessagePerformed in the Virology Laboratory x5785
Cultured for Adenovirus and Enterovirus.
Indicate suspected virus on requisition. For many viruses found in stool, PCR testing is more appropriate. Consult with laboratory if questionable.
Do not send stool for CMV culture.
Send immediately by pneumatic tube or on ice.
Cultured for Adenovirus and Enterovirus.
Indicate suspected virus on requisition. For many viruses found in stool, PCR testing is more appropriate. Consult with laboratory if questionable.
Do not send stool for CMV culture.
Send immediately by pneumatic tube or on ice.
Test Code
CXVIR
Alias/See Also
Stool, viral culture
CPT Codes
87252
Includes
Enterovirus
Adenovirus
Adenovirus
Preferred Specimen
Fresh stool.
Minimum Volume
15 mL
Instructions
Refer to Stool Screen Culture for collection.
Transport Container
Sterile container transported immediately.
May also be placed in viral transport medium, obtained from microbiology, 6-5785.
May also be placed in viral transport medium, obtained from microbiology, 6-5785.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature if transported within 15 minutes of collection
On ice if transport delayed >15 min.
On ice if transport delayed >15 min.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stool is not cultured for CMV.
Send colon biopsy for CMV culture.
Send colon biopsy for CMV culture.
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Test performed Sunday through Saturday
Reference Range
No Growth
Performing Laboratory
Microbiology x65875
