Test Includes: Cell Culture |
Reporting
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Results Available: 2-21 days |
Contact #s: 512-458-7594 |
Reference
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Method: Cell Culture |
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Turnaround Time: 2-21 days |
Reference Range: No virus isolated |
Limitations: |
Interpretation: A result of “No virus isolated” does not necessarily mean absence of a viral agent. The success of virus isolation depends a great deal on the submission of the proper specimen, collected at the right time, adequately maintained, and shipped with the least possible delay. |
Specimen Requirements
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Specimen Collection: Specimens should be collected at an appropriate anatomic site and at the proper time after infection because infectious agents are generally shed for only a short period of time. Refer to Specimen Collection by Type table for additional instructions. |
Sample Type: See preferred specimen |
Volume/Amount Required: 10-20 mL of urine, tissue sample in enough viral transport media to prevent drying, swabs in 2-4 mL of viral transport media. |
Preferred Specimen: Urine; Tissue; Saliva |
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Storage Instructions: Maintain specimens at 2-8° C immediately after collection. Ship specimens with the least possible delay. If freezing specimens for CMV isolation, use a cryoprotective agent such as 2SP. |
Causes for Rejection: Specimens submitted on a preservative such as formalin. |
Sample Container: Sterile container |
Sample Test Kit: |
Availability: Monday - Friday |
Diagnostic Information: Isolation is done in conventional tube culture and shell vial cultures. Shell vial cultures are incubated for 2 days and then an immunofluorescence test using CMV-specific monoclonal antibody is performed. Tube cultures are held for 21days. If characteristic CPE is observed in the tube culture, an imunofluorescence test is performed using CMV-specific monoclonal antibody. |
Specimen Submission
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Required Request Form: G-2A |
Specimen Handling: |
Transport Temperature: 2-8° C, overnight delivery |
Shipping Requirements: Ship specimens in compliance with governmental regulations. |
Billing
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CPT Code: 86645 |
Fees: |