Unit Code 50014:
Viral Culture, Respiratory
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosing viral infections
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
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Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
All routine viral cultures are inoculated into cell culture
tubes for viral detection. Most common specimens received
for routine testing include bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum,
and throat. A rapid (16-hour incubation) shell vial cell
culture assay will be inoculated when specimens are
designated for herpes simplex virus or cytomegalovirus
detection or as appropriate for source indicated.
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Viral Culture, Respiratory
Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
VRESP2
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Adenovirus
CMV (Cytomegalovirus)
Culture for virus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Enterovirus
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Herpes 1 and 2 (culture)
Herpes simplex virus
HSV
Influenza virus
Mumps virus
Parainfluenza virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
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