Reference Interval:
Negative - No virus isolated.
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| Note: |
The following tests are standard of care for diagnosing viral infection in CSF specimens:
Cytomegalovirus by PCR (0060040)
Enterovirus Detection by RT-PCR (0050249)
Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR (0060041)
Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR (0060042).
The viruses that can be isolated include: enteroviruses, herpes simplex virus, influenza A & B, parainfluenza types 1, 2, 3, adenovirus, varicella-zoster virus, cytomegalovirus, and RSV. However, virus specific tests are recommended for varicella-zoster virus, order Varicella-Zoster Virus DFA with Reflex to Varicella-Zoster Virus Culture (0060282); and RSV order Respiratory Syncytial Virus DFA Stain (0060288). Antigen detection is available for respiratory viruses, order Respiratory Viruses DFA Stain (0060289); and may be requested in conjunction with culture.
An ELISA test (Rotavirus & Adenovirus 40-41 Antigens (0065067)) is available for enteric adenoviruses 40 & 41 and rotavirus in stool specimens. For measles virus culture, order Measles (Rubeola) Virus Culture (0065055). For mumps virus culture, order Mumps Virus Culture (0065056).
If a specific virus is suspected, please indicate which virus on the test request.
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| CPT Code(s): |
87252 Tissue Culture; 87254 Shell vial
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Cross References: |
Culture, Viral with CMV (Viral Culture & Cytomegalovirus Rapid Culture) |
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