Aliases
MMR culture
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Test Name
Respiratory Virus Isolation and Identification
Test Code
MMRCULT
Methodology
Culture, Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA)
Overview/Supplementary
This test isolates and identifies respiratory viruses by culture from specimens that were negative by PCR testing for measles, mumps, and/or rubella.
Turn Around Time
Up to 6 weeks
Specimen Requirements
Specimens in Liquid Stuarts, M4, M5, Sterile PBS, Sterile saline, UTM, or VTM: Throat swab (preferred up to 9 days post onset), Buccal swab, Nasal swab, Nasal wash, Nasopharyngeal swab, or Nasopharyngeal wash
Preferred volume: 3 mL
Minimum volume: 140 µL
Special Considerations
None
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature within 7 days of collection. Alternatively, ship frozen (≤0°C).
Interface/Codes
Test Resource ID
929