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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV), DNA, PCR

Order Name HSV PCR QL
Test Number 5586635
Revision Date 02/19/12
Test Name Methodology
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 DNA
PCR
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 2 DNA
PCR
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Preferred Specimen Specimen Volume (min)
1mL(0.3mL) 		Specimen Type
CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) 		Specimen Container
Sterile Screwtop Container 		Transport Environment
Refrigerated
Alternate Specimen Specimen Volume (min)
1mL(0.3mL) 		Specimen Type
Plasma 		Specimen Container
EDTA (Lavender Top) 		Transport Environment
Refrigerated
Alternate Specimen Specimen Volume (min)
1mL(0.3mL) 		Specimen Type
Serum 		Specimen Container
Clot Activator SST (Red/Gray or Tiger Top) 		Transport Environment
Refrigerated
Special Instructions Indicate Specimen Source on the Specimen Container.
Acceptable sample types are Cerebrospinal fluid, Amniotic fluid, Random clean catch urine with no preservative, Pleural fluid, Pericardial fluid, Vitreous fluid in a Sterile leak-proof container.
Swab specimens collected in M4 media are acceptable.
Specimen Stability: Room temperature = 48 hours; Refrigerated = 1 Week; Frozen = 1 Month.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Mon - Fri
Expected TAT 2-3 Days
CPT Code(s) 87529X2