Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reactions (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
HSV
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday; Varies
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
0.5 mL Fluid (Pleural, Peritoneal, Ascites, Pericardial or Ocular) collected in a sterile container; 1 mL Respiratory (Bronchial washing, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, Sputum, Tracheal aspirate) collected in a sterile container; Swab (Genital, Cervical, Rectal, Dermal, Ocular, Throat or Oral) collected in a Culturette (BBL Culture Swab); Fresh Tissue (Brain, Colon, Kidney, Liver, Lung etc.) collected in a sterile container containing 1-2 mL of sterile saline or multi-microbe medium (M4-RT, M4 media, or M5 media). 0.5 mL Urine (< 1 month old infant) collected in a sterile container.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Calcium alginated-tipped swab; Wood swab; Transport swab containing gel; Formalin-fixed and/or paraffin-embedded tissues
Test Volume Required
0.5-1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.4 mL
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
87529 (x2)
Revised
07-12-22
Initials
DM