Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and 2, Qualitative PCR
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Test ID :
LAB917
Specimen Type:
Blood (plasma)
Swab
Lesion
Conjunctiva
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Swab
Lesion
Conjunctiva
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Collection Volume:
Blood (plasma): 2 mL collected in a Purple Top- EDTA Tube (1.0 mL whole blood minimum)
Swab, Lesion, or Conjunctiva: 1 Flocked Swab in 3.0 mL of M4 Viral Transport Medium
BAL: 2.0 mL collected in a Sterile Container (0.3 mL minimum)
Cause for Rejection:
Quantity Not Sufficient
Specimen Not Received
Specimen Mislabeled
Specimen Not Labeled
Broken/Spilled in Transport
Hemolyzed
Specimen Clotted
Unacceptable Type or Source Submitted
Wrong Container
Improperly Preserved/Processed
Sample Stored at Incorrect Temperature
Improper Swab
Multiple Swabs per Vial of M4 VTM
Swab Not Present in M4 VTM vial
Swab Not Placed in M4 VTM Vial (Dry Swab)
Sample Exceeds Holding Time
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Daily: Monday - Friday
Methodology:
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Special Instructions:
Upon arrival in laboratory, promptly centrifuge blood specimen tube and send 1.0 mL of the plasma to the Molecular laboratory. Refrigerate.
For CSF specimens, order LAB4103: Herpes Simplex Virus 1&2 PCR, CSF
For CSF specimens, order LAB4103: Herpes Simplex Virus 1&2 PCR, CSF
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8722
TAT:
1-4 days
Specimens may be run same day for this test if the specimen is received into the Molecular Diagnostics Lab by 8 am on the day(s) of the week this testing is performed.
Specimens may be run same day for this test if the specimen is received into the Molecular Diagnostics Lab by 8 am on the day(s) of the week this testing is performed.
Additional Info:
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 16:00
The Molecular Diagnostics Lab is not open on weekends or holidays.
The Molecular Diagnostics Lab is not open on weekends or holidays.
CPT Code:
87529 x 2
Synonyms:
Herpes Simplex DNA; HSV DNA
HSV
HSV
