ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0065055: Measles (Rubeola) Virus Culture

Test Mnemonic: V MEASLES
Methodology: Cell Culture/Immunofluorescence

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: 10-14 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Nasopharyngeal aspirate/washing, throat swab, conjunctival swab, lung tissue, CSF, or urine. Source of specimen is preferred.

Transport: Specimen in viral transport media at 2-8°C. Urine or CSF in a sterile, leak-proof container at 2-8°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Remarks: Do not freeze.

Unacceptable Conditions: Dry swabs, wood swabs, and calcium alginate swabs.

Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Culture negative for measles (rubeola) virus.

CPT Code(s):
87252 Tissue culture; 87254 Shell vial

 

 

 
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