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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) PCR, Qualitative

Methodology

Real-Time (PCR)

Synonyms

HSV PCR, HSV DNA Qualitative, HSV Type 1 and 2 DNA Qualitative

Specimen Type

CSF or Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD PCR Lab

Epic ID

LAB917

Lab Test Days

Monday - Saturday at 1000

Standard TAT

Within 48 hrs of receipt

Stat TAT

N/A

Collection Information

Specimen Required

CSF - 0.3 ml minimum. Plasma (EDTA) 0.3 ml minimum is accepted from NEONATES LESS THAN 60 DAYS OLD and immunocompromised patients.

Collection Instructions

CSF - Collect in a sterile screw cap container.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 48 hrs; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 1 Month (Do not freeze whole blood)

Rejection Criteria

Heparinized plasma; serum

Test Volume Required

0.3 mL CSF and Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.1 mL CSF and Plasma

Processing Instructions

Place CSF in -70 freezer. Blood: Separate and transfer plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer to a screw-cap tube. freeze at -70. Do not use snap-cap tubes. Place plasma in a -70 freezer ASAP.

Included Tests

HSV-1 and HSV-2

Comments

Distinguishes HSV-1 from HSV-2 Genotypes

CPT Codes

87529 x2

Revised

09-17-18