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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 by PCR

eD-H Order Code

LAB4044

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen Minimum Test Volume Container Special Handling
CSF 1.0 ML  
Dermal 1.0 ML

Universal Viral Transport Media: PS# 0136130

Flocked swab- regular tip:PS# 0145943

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Ranges / Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range Critical Values Units
HSV-1 PCR All 0 Minutes – 150 Years Not Detected    
HSV-2 PCR All 0 Minutes – 150 Years Not Detected    

Specimen Stability

CSF: sterile container 7 days refrigerated
Dermal: Universal Viral transport media 7 days refrigerated

     Universal Viral Transport Media: PS# 0136130

     Flocked swab - regular tip:PS# 0145943

Additional Specimen Instructions

Sensitivity & Specificity  for all sources: ≥95%, 99%


CSF, dermal, mucocutaneous (eye, lip, mouth, throat, oral, skin) and genital specimens are the only FDA approved sources.

 

Do not centrifuge CSF

 

TAT: CSF <24hr, Dermal <48hr


For all non-validated sources, order a Miscellaneous Lab Request (LAB3715). Testing will be sent to the reference lab.

 

For HSV/VZV/CMV/Toxo PCR testing on vitreous fluid click here.

 

Interpretive Data

Assay Display Interpretive Data
HSV Source The only FDA approved specimen types for this assay are CSF and genital lesions.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday; continuously

CPT(s)

87529 ; 87529

Performing Lab Section

Microbiology