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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