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HelpTest Code LAB5891 Herpes Simplex Virus PCR
Aliases
HSV PCR
Purpose/Principle
This real-time PCR assay is intended for qualitative detection and differentiation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 in cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion swab specimens and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples collected from patients suspected of herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Performing Section
Microbiology
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
:Purple Top- EDTA
CSF:
Sterile screw capped container
Standard Swab kit:
cutaneious or mucocutaneous lesions
Specimen Volume
Whole Blood
Preferred: 3.0 mL
Minimum: 0.8 mL
CSF/Ocular Fluid
Preferred:0.5 mL
Minimum : 0.3 mL
Special Collection Notes
Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.
Processing Instructions
Store refrigerated and send on wet ice via courier.
If transport time is greater than 24 hours for CSF, freeze at -20 Celsius and ship on dry ice.
Do not freeze whole blood.
Temperature
Refrigerated/Freeze
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 72 hours
TAT
48 Hours
Test/Batch Schedule
Monday – Sunday
Method
Diasorin Simplexa
Test Components
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 2
Reference Range
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1Not Detected
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 2
Not Detected
Additional Notes
Specimen will be rejected if on the incorrect swab or media.
CPT
87529