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Viral Culture Rapid Lesion

Order Code
186056
CPT
87254, 87255
Test Details
Synonyms

Herpes Simplex and Varicella Zoster, Lesion Culture

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked virus-inducible system (ELVIS(R)). ELVIS(R) HSV was developed using a transgenic baby hamster kidney-21 cell line. In this cell line, HSV infection causes the expression of a beta-galactosidase

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Rapid detection of viral pathogens from skin or mucosal lesions.

Specimen Type

Vesicular fluid ulcerated lesions vesicular scrapings pharyngeal and throat swabs autopsy and biopsy material vaginal swabs

Volume

Swab in viral transport media, 0.5 g tissue in viral transport medium

Specimen Container

Viral, Chlamydia, or MycoPlasma culture transport provided by LabCorp, or other appropriate transport medium, sterile screw-cap container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support
Order Code
186056
CPT
87254, 87255
Test Details
Synonyms

Herpes Simplex and Varicella Zoster, Lesion Culture

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked virus-inducible system (ELVIS(R)). ELVIS(R) HSV was developed using a transgenic baby hamster kidney-21 cell line. In this cell line, HSV infection causes the expression of a beta-galactosidase

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Rapid detection of viral pathogens from skin or mucosal lesions.

Specimen Type

Vesicular fluid ulcerated lesions vesicular scrapings pharyngeal and throat swabs autopsy and biopsy material vaginal swabs

Volume

Swab in viral transport media, 0.5 g tissue in viral transport medium

Specimen Container

Viral, Chlamydia, or MycoPlasma culture transport provided by LabCorp, or other appropriate transport medium, sterile screw-cap container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support