Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, PCR
Order Name
CSF HSVPCR
Test Number: 5586600
Revision Date 02/20/2012
Test Number: 5586600
Revision Date 02/20/2012
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 DNA
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 16130-7 |
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Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 2 DNA
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 16131-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.3) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.3) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1 mL (0.3) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Acceptable sample types are Cerebrospinal fluid, Amniotic fluid, Random clean catch urine with no preservative, Pleural fluid, Pericardial fluid, Vitreous fluid in a Sterile leak-proof container. Swab specimens collected in M4 media are acceptable. Specimen Stability: Room temperature = 48 hours; Refrigerated = 1 Week; Frozen = 1 Month. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 87529X2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |