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87254 Virus inoculation shell via

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: shell vial culture, shell vial, rapid viral culture, centrifugation culture

Inoculation of clinical specimens into shell vial culture systems for rapid viral isolation using centrifugation to enhance viral infection.

Clinical Context

Rapid viral culture method allowing results in 24-48 hours compared to conventional culture. Useful for respiratory viruses, cytomegalovirus, and others.

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Specialties

pathologyvirologyclinical laboratory

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