Test ID: VRESP
Viral Culture, Respiratory
NY State Approved 
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
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
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
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Adenovirus
Culture for virus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Enterovirus
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Herpes 1 and 2 (culture)
Influenza virus
Mumps virus
Parainfluenza virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
50014-VRESP
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Culture for virus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Enterovirus
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Herpes 1 and 2 (culture)
Influenza virus
Mumps virus
Parainfluenza virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
50014-VRESP
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
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