Interim reports are issued.
Growth is reported as soon as detected.
Cultures with no growth are reported as final after 14 days incubation. The requisition must include the specific virus suspected, specific site of specimen, age and sex of patient, relevant vaccinations, and clinical history. Specimen Blood, CSF, dermal, ocular, genital, mucosal, oral, rectal, respiratory, stool, tissue, urine, tissue biopsy. If transport medium not available, place feces in sterile leak-proof container and transport to lab immediately. Rotate the swab.