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What is the definition or description of: rsv viral culture?
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See below. : In general for certain patients we like to identify the organism that may be causing symptoms. Many viruses like RSV are now done by more rapid methods than culture by looking for particles of the virus dna. Cultures take longer by trying to grow the virus in the laboratory.
Answered 6/2/2016
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Recollection: Of saline washing from the nasopharynx for culture. This attempts to isolate respiratory syncitial virus that causes bronchiolitis, cough and wheezing in infants.
Answered 3/14/2014
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