Use to detect the following viruses that can be isolated by culture: adenovirus; cytomegalovirus; enteroviruses; herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2; influenza A and B; parainfluenza types 1, 2, and 3; respiratory syncytial virus (RSV); and varicella zoster virus (VZV). Molecular testing methods may be more sensitive than this test. For faster turnaround time, consider Respiratory Viruses Rapid Culture (2001504).
Orderable SIM Number(s)
VIRAL CULTURE, RESPIRATORY (LAB123550)
Synonyms
parainfluenza types 1, 2, 3
CMV culture
Culture for virus
enterovirus
RSV culture
Adenovirus Culture
herpes simplex virus
HSV culture
cytomegalovirus
varicella-zoster virus
VSV culture
influenza A and B
LAB123550
ARUP Test Code
2006499
Collect
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing, or tracheal aspirate, sputum, throat, tissue (lung, etc.).
Specimen Preparation
Fluid: Transfer 3 mL specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. Swab or Tissue: Place in 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Both ARUP transport media AND UTM viral transport media can be used.
Identification is billed separately from culture. Viruses that can be isolated by culture include adenovirus; cytomegalovirus; enterovirus; herpes simplex virus; influenza A and B; parainfluenza types 1, 2, 3; RSV; and varicella-zoster virus. However, virus-specific tests are recommended and are listed below.
The following test is standard-of-care for diagnosing Adenovirus infection in tissue specimens: Adenovirus by Qualitative PCR (ARUP test code 2007473)
The following tests are recommended for detecting a specific virus in specimens other than CSF. If a specific virus is suspected, please indicate the virus on the test request.
Cytomegalovirus. Refer to Cytomegalovirus Rapid Culture (ARUP test code 0065004) Human metapneumovirus (hMPV). hMPV can be detected by DFA staining or nucleic acid testing. Refer to Human Metapneumovirus by DFA (ARUP test code 0060779) and Respiratory Viruses DFA (ARUP test code 0060289), or Human Metapneumovirus by PCR (ARUP test code 0060784) Mumps virus. Refer to Mumps Virus by PCR (ARUP test code 3000523). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Refer to Respiratory Syncytial Virus DFA (ARUP test code 0060288) Varicella-zoster virus. Refer to Varicella-Zoster Virus DFA with Reflex to Varicella-Zoster Virus Culture (ARUP test code 0060282)
CPT Codes
87252; if definitive identification performed, add 87253
Billable SIM Number(s)
3068725205 (CPT 87252)
3068725301 (CPT 87253)
LOINC
6584-7
Overview
Ordering Recommendations
Use to detect the following viruses that can be isolated by culture: adenovirus; cytomegalovirus; enteroviruses; herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2; influenza A and B; parainfluenza types 1, 2, and 3; respiratory syncytial virus (RSV); and varicella zoster virus (VZV). Molecular testing methods may be more sensitive than this test. For faster turnaround time, consider Respiratory Viruses Rapid Culture (2001504).
Orderable SIM Number(s)
VIRAL CULTURE, RESPIRATORY (LAB123550)
Synonyms
parainfluenza types 1, 2, 3
CMV culture
Culture for virus
enterovirus
RSV culture
Adenovirus Culture
herpes simplex virus
HSV culture
cytomegalovirus
varicella-zoster virus
VSV culture
influenza A and B
LAB123550
ARUP Test Code
2006499
Specimen
Collect
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing, or tracheal aspirate, sputum, throat, tissue (lung, etc.).
Specimen Preparation
Fluid: Transfer 3 mL specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. Swab or Tissue: Place in 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Both ARUP transport media AND UTM viral transport media can be used.
Identification is billed separately from culture. Viruses that can be isolated by culture include adenovirus; cytomegalovirus; enterovirus; herpes simplex virus; influenza A and B; parainfluenza types 1, 2, 3; RSV; and varicella-zoster virus. However, virus-specific tests are recommended and are listed below.
The following test is standard-of-care for diagnosing Adenovirus infection in tissue specimens: Adenovirus by Qualitative PCR (ARUP test code 2007473)
The following tests are recommended for detecting a specific virus in specimens other than CSF. If a specific virus is suspected, please indicate the virus on the test request.
Cytomegalovirus. Refer to Cytomegalovirus Rapid Culture (ARUP test code 0065004) Human metapneumovirus (hMPV). hMPV can be detected by DFA staining or nucleic acid testing. Refer to Human Metapneumovirus by DFA (ARUP test code 0060779) and Respiratory Viruses DFA (ARUP test code 0060289), or Human Metapneumovirus by PCR (ARUP test code 0060784) Mumps virus. Refer to Mumps Virus by PCR (ARUP test code 3000523). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Refer to Respiratory Syncytial Virus DFA (ARUP test code 0060288) Varicella-zoster virus. Refer to Varicella-Zoster Virus DFA with Reflex to Varicella-Zoster Virus Culture (ARUP test code 0060282)
Coding
CPT Codes
87252; if definitive identification performed, add 87253
