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Test Code VIRRCX Viral Respiratory Rapid Culture Rflx

Cerner Test Code

VIRRCX

Processing Instructions

Collect specimen with swab or aspirate fluid. For swabs send in VTM and for fluids place in sterile container. Raw (unpreserved) specimens should only be refrigerated and not frozen.

Stability

Stability: Refrigerated

Performed Test Frequency

Monday – Saturday

CPT(s)

87254

Methodology

Centrifuge-Enhanced Culture

Performing Location

Test performed at Quest Diagnostics, Valencia, CA.

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria: Room Temperature specimens. Throat specimens on < 2 year old patients, specimen in non-viral transport medium such as nucleic acid or bacterial transport media, non-respiratory specimens, dry swabs, specimen in formalin or other fixatives.