TEST NAME | Virus Isolation and Identification (VVI-0135) | |
SECTION | Virology | |
SPECIMENS | (2.0 ml) Serum (red top) or preservative free tube (2.0 ml) Whole blood (purple top) (2.0 ml) Semen (preservative-free sterile tube) Swabs (10 gm) Fresh tissue A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable |
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SPECIES | All | |
PRICING | $34.00 | |
SAMPLE CONTAINER | Red top, purple top or preservative-free | |
SHIPPING PRESERVE | Cold Pack | |
DAYS TESTED | Lab Discretion | |
ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 7-21 business days | |
TEST COMMENTS | Swabs must be submitted in one of the following: 2-3 ml sterile saline Viral transport media Copan-Eswab™ system A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable Reported as Positive or Negative |
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PROCEDURES | Cell culture, fluorescent antibody | |
DELIVERY METHOD | Next day delivery or 2 day transit is recommended | |
SECTION GROUP | Virology |