Updated Test

Effective Date

02/28/2023

Updated Test

VIRUS CULTURE

Notes

Update to methodology

Methodology: Standard tube cultures and monoclonal antibody staining. Viruses that can be isolated include most Adenoviruses, most Enteroviruses, Herpes Simplex Virus, and Mump Virus (if requested).

Test Details

Mnemonic

VC

Ordering Code

3093100

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87252 (Plus 87253 for ID if positive at additional cost)