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Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Qualitative, RT-PCR (34257)

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)


Synonyms

HSV PCR; HSV 1/2

Specimen Type

See Collection Instructions

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB01238

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

1-2 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.3-1 mL CSF, Pleural fluid, Pericardial fluid; or 0.35-1 mL Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)/wash; or 0.5-1 mL Vitreous fluid

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST); Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) tube; or Lesion swab collected in viral transport media or VCM or APTIMA Unisex Swab Collection Kit is also acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp:48 Hours (14 Days for APTIMA); Refrigerated=7 Days (14 Days for APTIMA); Frozen=30 Days

Test Volume Required

1 mL

Minimum Test Volume

0.3-0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.


CPT Codes

87529 (x2)


Revised

09-27-22