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Clinical Information
Detection of herpes simplex virus (HSV) DNA in non-blood clinical specimens.
Synonym
- HSVPCR
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 Testing by PCR
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Acceptable Container/Tube: Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Specimen Source: Lesion
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Transport specimen on ice.
Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container, CSF Tube 2, CSF Tube 3, CSF Tube 4, CSF Tube 1
Specimen Source: CSF
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Transport Specimen on ice.
Specimen Stability Information
Refrigerated: 7 days
Reference Values
Not Detected (for all targets)
Interpretation
This test was performed using a real time PCR assay.
Method Description
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 days
Reporting Name
HSV By PCR, Fluid/Lesion
CPT Code Information
87529 x2
LOINC Code Information
16130-7
16131-5