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Uses electron microscopy to identify viral particles in a clinical specimen.
Why This Biomarker Matters
Identifying a specific virus confirms viral infection and guides treatment decisions. Results inform infection control practices and help determine appropriate antiviral therapy or supportive care.
Overview
This is a broad viral identification test using electron microscopy to visually detect and identify viruses in clinical specimens. Electron microscopy allows direct visualization of viral particles, enabling identification of various virus types. Results depend on the specimen type and the virus present. This test is used when other methods cannot identify a pathogen or when rapid viral identification is needed. Positive results confirm viral infection and guide treatment and infection control measures.
Research & Evidence
100 publications
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed · 100 articles
Technical Information (LOINC Codes)
Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker
14489-9Primary6584-710739-15885-96608-45883-410737-550024-95888-341461-512272-140480-614458-414490-714491-514492-314493-114494-914495-614496-414497-214498-040479-842808-65884-25886-75887-56583-972373-472374-286337-387709-210736-789655-510738-311484-314451-914452-714453-514454-314455-014456-814457-614459-214460-014488-1Available Lab Tests
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