Methodology
Cell Culture, Susceptibility
Synonyms
Zovirax Resistance
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Wednesday
Standard TAT
2-3 Weeks
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Isolate from cell culture (3-4 positivity)
Container Type
Agar Slant
Collection Instructions
Must be ordered with Herpes Simplex Virus Culture (65005) to ARUP. To add on to specimen at Quest use TSO form.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: 1 Month
Processing Instructions
Must be ordered with Herpes Simplex Virus Culture (65005) to ARUP. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on requisition. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday. To add on to specimen at Quest use TSO form.
Comments
Must be ordered with Herpes Simplex Virus Culture (65005) to ARUP. To add on to specimen at Quest use TSO form.
CPT Codes
87252, 87253
Revised
04-08-20
Initials
SL