Methodology
Centrifuge Enhanced Culture; Histochemical Stain
Synonyms
Herpes Simplex Virus Culture, Rapid Method; HSV
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
3-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Nasal/nasopharyngeal, endocervical, eye, lesion (vesicle) aspirate, urethral, vaginal, rectal mucosa (without feces) or throat swab
Container Type
Viral Media
Collection Instructions
1-3 mL Bronchial lavage/wash, lavage/wash, fresh (unfixed) tissue collected in VCM (green-cap) tube or equivalent or sterile screw-cap container is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 Days (72 Hours for Raw (unpreserved) specimen); Frozen: 30 Days (Unacceptable for Raw (unpreserved) specimen
Rejection Criteria
CSF; Sputum; Raw (unpreserved) stool; Dry swabs; Molecular transport systems; Bacterial transport systems; Tissue or biopsies in formalin or other fixatives; Calcium alginated swabs; Wooden shaft swabs; Non gel-based bacterial transports
Test Volume Required
3 mL Fluid or 2 g Tissue
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Fluid or 1 g Tissue
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87255
Revised
09-27-22